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AWARENESS AND ACCEPTABILITY OF PRE-MARITAL SCREENING FOR SICKLE CELL AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN KENYA

2025-08-26

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<h4>ABSTRACT</h4> <h4>Background</h4> Sickle cell disease is a severe autosomal recessive disorder most prevalent in people of African descent. It is associated with significant morbidity and premature death. Premarital screening for sickle cell is a cost-effective strategy intended to minimize high risk couplings. Premarital screening for sickle cell is yet to be adopted in Kenya. <h4>Aim</h4> this study sough...

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10.1101/2025.08.21.25334169
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