Knowledge and health beliefs regarding sickle cell disease among Omanis in a primary healthcare setting cross-sectional study

Mohammed H., Al Azri; Rajaa, Al Belushi; Muna, Al Mamari; Robin, Davidson; Anil C., Mathew

Mohammed H., Al Azri; Rajaa, Al Belushi; Muna, Al Mamari; Robin, Davidson; Anil C., Mathew.

SQUMJ-Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal. 2016; 16 (4): 437-444

in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-184393

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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 to assess awareness of and beliefs regarding SCD and PMS among Omanis in a primary healthcare

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Type of study: Prevalence study Language: English Journal: Sultan Qaboos Univ. Med. J. Year: 2016

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