Current challenges and new approaches to implementing optimal management of sickle cell disease in sub-Saharan Africa
M Ally, E Balandya - Seminars in hematology, 2023 - Elsevier
Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common life-threatening monogenic disorder in the
world. The disease is highly prevalent in malaria endemic areas with over 75% of patients …
world. The disease is highly prevalent in malaria endemic areas with over 75% of patients …
Healthcare Professionals' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in the Assessment, and Management of Sickle-Cell Disease: A Meta-Aggregative Review
Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) presents significant health challenges globally.
Despite its prevalence in diverse geographical regions, there is a paucity of literature …
Despite its prevalence in diverse geographical regions, there is a paucity of literature …
The efficacy of maternal health education and maternal screening on knowledge and the uptake of infant screening for sickle cell disease in Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanzania …
HJ Tutuba, A Jonathan, W Lloyd, U Masamu, E Marco… - BMC Public Health, 2023 - Springer
Abstract Background Globally, Sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the most common genetic
disease with high childhood mortality. Early identification of babies with SCD through …
disease with high childhood mortality. Early identification of babies with SCD through …
Caregivers' Perceived Threat Of Sickle Cell Disease Complications And Its Association With Hydroxyurea Use Among Children With Sickle Cell Disease In Dar Es …
Purpose Tanzania is the fifth country with the highest sickle cell disease (SCD) prevalence
globally. Although hydroxyurea (HU) is available, only 25% of persons with SCD are …
globally. Although hydroxyurea (HU) is available, only 25% of persons with SCD are …
[HTML][HTML] Sickle Cell Disease in the Islands of Zanzibar: Patients' Characteristics, Management, and Clinical Outcomes
A Amour, F Hashim, F Said, D Joshua, D Kandonga… - Genes, 2025 - mdpi.com
Background: This study aimed to describe Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) phenotypes,
sociodemographic characteristics, healthcare, and clinical outcomes of patients with SCD …
sociodemographic characteristics, healthcare, and clinical outcomes of patients with SCD …
Knowledge and practices of sickle cell disease among healthcare providers in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo
ACM Ngonde, JPL Fina, E Burgueno… - African Journal of …, 2024 - journals.co.za
Background In Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, there is a low evocation of the
diagnosis of sickle cell disease (SCD) by first-level healthcare providers (HCPs), most likely …
diagnosis of sickle cell disease (SCD) by first-level healthcare providers (HCPs), most likely …
Evaluation of treatment patterns, healthcare resource utilization and cost of illness for sickle cell disease in Ghana: a private medical insurance claims database study
K Marfo, Y Dei-Adomakoh, C Segbefia… - BMC Health Services …, 2023 - Springer
Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a major public health concern in sub-Saharan
Africa, accounting for nearly 75% of the global disease burden. The current analysis …
Africa, accounting for nearly 75% of the global disease burden. The current analysis …
[HTML][HTML] Development and Content Validation of an Instrument Covering Care for Pregnant Women with Sickle Cell Disease
E Almeida Santos, SL Ferreira, K Araújo Pinto… - Aquichan, 2024 - scielo.org.co
Objective: To develop and validate an instrument covering the care of pregnant women with
sickle cell disease. Materials and methods: This is a methodological, content validation …
sickle cell disease. Materials and methods: This is a methodological, content validation …
A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY OF THE PREVALENCE OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE AMONG CHILDREN OF UNDER THE AGE OF FIVE YEARS AT HERI MISSION …
M Ally, GO Mauti - Student's Journal of Health Research Africa, 2023 - sjhresearchafrica.org
Background: Sickle cell disease has become a common inherited hemoglobin disorder.
Various reports have shown that a high mortality rate of children under five years of age was …
Various reports have shown that a high mortality rate of children under five years of age was …
Impact of an Educational Intervention on Emergency Department Residents' Knowledge and Perceptions of Sickle Cell Disease: A Pilot Study
A Aiyeolemi, J Barner, C Brown, T Fasipe - Blood, 2024 - Elsevier
Introduction: Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) have suboptimal experiences when
presenting to the emergency department (ED), especially when seeking treatment for painful …
presenting to the emergency department (ED), especially when seeking treatment for painful …