Sickle cell disease is a life-threatening inherited condition designated as a public health
priority by WHO. Increased longevity of patients with sickle cell disease in high-income …

It is critical to support adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with sickle cell disease (SCD)
during transition to adult healthcare. We provide a systematic review of literature related to …

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common clinically significant hemoglobinopathy,
characterized by painful episodes, anemia, high risk of infection, and other acute and …

Introduction People with sickle cell disease (SCD) often face stigmatization in Ghana and
elsewhere in Africa. Research is needed to understand whether it is necessary to design an …

Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) stigma is a major community health issue. The
challenges of caring for someone with SCD can be overwhelming. We explored stigma and …

Abstract Background/Objectives Healthcare transition (HCT) refers to movement from
pediatric to adult healthcare models. Lack of HCT preparation contributes to poor health …

Expanding services in Ghana for people with sickle cell disease is expected to increase
childhood survival and need for transition to adult care. Little is known about patient …

Aim: To investigate caregivers' attitude towards transitioning HIV-positive adolescents from
paediatric to adult centered care as well as understanding their perspective of transition …

Objective: To determine the proportion of adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) who
transition from Paediatric to adult services and to explore the factors that affect successful …

Aim: To investigate caregivers' attitude towards transitioning HIV-positive adolescents from
paediatric to adult centered care as well as understanding their perspective of transition …