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Distribution of haemoglobin genotypes, knowledge, attitude and practices towards sickle cell disease among unmarried youths in the Buea Health District, Cameroon.

The Pan African medical journal - 1 Jan 2020

Ngwengi Nini Yesih, Fon Peter Nde, Mbanya Dora

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INTRODUCTION: sickle cell disease (SCD) is one of the commonest genetic causes of morbidity and mortality in the world. In resource-limited settings, SCD prevention through public education and screening could be a significant strategy to curb its prevalence. The study aimed at determining the distribution of haemoglobin genotypes among unmarried youths in Buea, Cameroon as well as their knowledge, attitude and...

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PMID: 33425142
DOI: 10.11604/pamj.2020.37.109.17864
PMCID: PMC7757270

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