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Caregivers’ understanding of sickle cell disease: Knowledge, attitudes, and practices at Masafu general hospital, Uganda. A survey

2025-11-13

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<h4>Background</h4> Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a genetic blood disorder that affects approximately 20 million people worldwide, with a relatively high prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Caregivers’ understanding of SCD is crucial to managing this condition. They can be potential stewards of increasing SCD awareness in communities if they are equipped with the correct information. Therefore, the study exami...

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89e07d7d-a829-5d6e-8ab8-784ba57483a5
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10.1101/2025.11.10.25339926
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