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High acceptability of newborn screening for sickle cell disease among post-natal mothers in western Kenya

2024-05-28

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<h4>Background</h4> Sickle cell disease is a genetically inherited blood disorder that manifests early in life with resultant significant health complications. Globally, nearly three quarters of all affected babies are in sub-Saharan Africa. Early identification of babies with sickle cell disease through newborn screening followed by early linkage to care is recommended. However, the program has not been widely ad...

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29394095-4166-568e-9015-41b59decad0d
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10.1101/2024.05.28.24308031
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