Identification of optimal thalassemia screening strategies for migrant populations in Thailand using a qualitative approach

Identification of optimal thalassemia screening strategies for migrant populations in Thailand using a qualitative approach

Abstract Background Thalassemia is a common inherited hemoglobin disorder in Southeast Asia. Severe thalassemia can lead to significant morbidity for patients and economic strain for under-resourced health systems. Thailand’s thalassemia prevention and control program has successfully utilized prena...

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Main Authors: Julia Z. Xu, Meghan Foe, Wilaslak Tanongsaksakul, Thidarat Suksangpleng, Supachai Ekwattanakit, Suchada Riolueang, Marilyn J. Telen, Bonnie N. Kaiser, Vip Viprakasit
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-10-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Thalassemia
Migrants
Barriers to care
Healthcare access
Migration policy
Prenatal screening
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11831-4

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-11831-4

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