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A mixed-method study on awareness, haemoglobin phenotype result accuracy and sickle cell knowledge among parents of children with sickle cell disease in ibadan, Nigeria.
BMC public health - 7 Aug 2025
Adesola Adeniyi Abraham, Akoki David Mobolaji, Lawal Joshua Simpa, Oyedokun Abigail Olawumi, Agboola Oluwatomisin Esther, Babawale Anuoluwapo Agnes, Brown Biobele Jotham
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INTRODUCTION: Nigeria bears the highest global burden of sickle cell disease (SCD), with significant implications for public health infrastructure and healthcare delivery. Despite its prevalence, there remains significant gap regarding phenotype awareness, diagnostic precision, and disease comprehension among families affected by SCD. This investigation examined haemoglobin phenotype awareness, SCD knowledge...
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