| Autor: |
Stanley Rosemary Oluchi, Ezeugwu Sampson Ibekwe, Tamuno-Opubo Abiye, Chimenem Simple Tamuno-Opubo |
| Rok vydání: |
2020 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
International Blood Research & Reviews. :22-30 |
| ISSN: |
2321-7219 |
| DOI: |
10.9734/ibrr/2020/v11i130122 |
| Popis: |
Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a hereditary haemoglobinopathy that has been related with significant mortality in Nigeria. Knowledge on cause, prevention and risk factors are important for adequate control of the occurrence of SCD. Methods: A cross sectional study on the awareness of SCD was carried out among undergraduate students in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was interviewer-administered to 146 students. Results: The study showed that 97.9% claim to have heard about sickle cell, while 68.5% indicated that the source of information on sickle cell was in school. One hundred and twenty-seven (87%) indicated that SCD describes abnormal blood cells. In 68.5% the source of information on SCD was in school. Only 42% had a good awareness on SCD. Students of male gender, of less than 20 years, with less average family income were more likely to have poor awareness of SCD. Conclusion: The study shows the need for improved awareness on SCD and increased awareness campaigns on every available media platform. |
| Databáze: |
OpenAIRE |
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