Knowledge and experiences of parents with children affected by Sickle Cell Disease in Cape Town

Includes bibliographical references === Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an autosomal recessively inherited blood disorder that leads to a debilitating systemic illness. Although the disease was initially found predominantly in tropical and subtropical regions, SCD has now become a global health problem...

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Main Author: Van Niekerk, Katryn
Other Authors: Wonkam, Ambroise
Format: Dissertation
Language:English
Published: University of Cape Town 2016
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11427/16652