Sickle cell disease on children: a descriptive study
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
;
11(3)dec 21, 2012. tab
Artigo
em Inglês, Espanhol, Português
| LILACS, BDENF
| ID: lil-673959
ABSTRACT
Aim:
We intend to describe the socioeconomic and demographical characteristics of children between the ages of 0 and 11 years old, diagnosed with sickle cell disease, and describe the attention given to these children in the city of São Francisco do Conde, Brazil.Method:
This is a descriptive and quantitative study, based on a population of 15 children with sickle cell disease. The demographic, socioeconomic and clinical characteristics were collected through the use of a form containing structured questions, applied to the mothers/tutors of the children. The statistical analysis of the data collected involved the use of unvaried distribution of frequencies presented on the charts.Results:
From the total of the population, 86.7% are afro-decedents; 33.3% lived with a net income of two minimum wages or less and; 73.3% has used the emergency system and was hospitalized.Discussion:
The socioeconomic data of the identified population allow us to make inferences about the quality of the assistance given to the child living with the disease.Conclusion:
The implication of the sickness could be minimized by healthcare actions that are consistent with the needs of these children.
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Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Saúde da Criança
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População Negra
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Anemia Falciforme
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo prognóstico
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Pesquisa qualitativa
Limite:
Criança
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Humanos
Idioma:
Inglês
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Espanhol
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Português
Revista:
Online braz. j. nurs. (Online)
Assunto da revista:
Enfermagem
Ano de publicação:
2012
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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