| Autor: |
C E Ofovwe, C E Omoti, G E Ofovwe, G I Akenzua |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2011 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
International Journal of Medicine and Health Development, Vol 16, Iss 2, Pp 1-8 (2011) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2635-3695 |
| DOI: |
10.4314/jcm.v16i2.1 |
| Popis: |
Background: There is a high prevalence of the S gene in the African population. The economic, social and psychological burden the disease possesses on sufferers and caregivers necessitates fundamental knowledge of the disease. Methods: A total of 500 students (male=340, female=160; mean age, 24±4.5 years) drawn from various faculties and departments and different study levels in University of Benin, Nigeria were studied. This cross-sectional study was conducted between January 2006 and September 2006. Data were collected using a questionnaire containing both open and close ended questions developed by the authors. Data were analyzed descriptively. Results: A majority of the respondents (82.6%) had an appropriate knowledge of the clinical characteristics peculiar to sickle cell anaemia. Respondents attitudes towards positive haemoglobin SS foetus was no termination of pregnancy (45.2%) with religious convictions (32.6%) and right to life (21.2%) as the main reasons given. Avoidance of suffering (50.8%) both to the carrier and caregiver was the main reason given in favor of therapeutic abortion. Conclusions: The need for increased enlightenment cannot be over emphasized. It is recommended that genetic counseling be made a vital aspect of the curriculum irrespective of faculties/departments of admission as a means of controlling the sickle cell disease. |
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