Knowledge and Health Beliefs Regarding Sickle Cell Disease Among Omanis in a Primary Healthcare Setting : Cross-sectional study

Knowledge and Health Beliefs Regarding Sickle Cell Disease Among Omanis in a Primary Healthcare Setting : Cross-sectional study

Objectives: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a global health concern associated with high childhood morbidity and mortality; in Oman, the prevalence of SCD is 0.2%. Public awareness of SCD and the need for premarital screening (PMS) are essential to reduce the incidence of this disease. This study aimed...

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Main Authors: Mohammed H. Al-Azri, Rajaa Al-Belushi, Muna Al-Mamari, Robin Davidson, Anil C. Mathew
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2016-11-01
Series:Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal
Subjects:
sickle cell disease
awareness
genetic screening
primary health care
oman.
Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/squmj/article/view/2182

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