| Autor: |
Bhowmik, Suchismita, Shetty, Rani, Patel, Shraddha |
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International Journal of Nursing Education; Apr-Jun2021, Vol. 13 Issue 2, p98-103, 6p |
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Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most prevalent inherited blood disorder worldwide and estimated 18 million Indians have sickle cell trait[1] and 4 million have sickle cell disease[2]. The study aims to find out the prevalence of sickle cell disease among university students and to identify coping strategies, they have adopted by them to deal with anxiety. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional survey was done among 2126 students over duration of three years to identify with simple random sampling technique followed by purposive sampling technique. Diagnosis confirmed by DTT and haemoglobin Electrophoresis before assessing the anxiety level and coping strategies using Hamilton-Anxiety Scale and Brief COPE scale through interview technique. Result: Total 143(6.73%) students was found sickling positive while 63(44%) was suffering with mild to moderate level of anxiety and 52(36%) was in the range of moderate to severe. Among them 53(46.09%) has used approach coping strategies whereas 62(53.91%) preferred avoidant coping strategies. Conclusion: Study finding suggest that students with SCD experience anxiety and they developed coping strategies to deal with anxiety. Proper guidance will be helpful for developing effective coping strategies to reduce level of anxiety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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