The influence of socioeconomic status on the hemoglobin level and anthropometry of sickle cell anemia patients in steady state at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
; 14(4): 422-427, 2011.
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ABSTRACT
Background:
Sickle cell anemia (SCA) has multisystemic manifestations and is associated with severe morbidity and high mortality. It commonly affects growth leading to wasting and stunting. Aims andObjectives:
This study aimed to determine the influence of socioeconomic status on the nutritional status using anthropometric measurements and steady-state hemoglobin; of children with homozygous SCA; aged 1 year to 10 years in steady state at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital. Materials andMethods:
This is a cross-sectional study involving 100 children with SCA and 100 age-; sex-; and social class-matched controls that fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Social class was assessed using educational attainment and occupation of parents. Hemoglobin concentration was determined using the oxy-hemoglobin method.Results:
This study demonstrated a significantly lower mean weight and weight-for-height in the SCA patients than those of controls (P 0.001). By contrast; this study did not demonstrate any statistical significant difference in the mean height and mean body mass index of SCA patients and controls (P 0.1). However; SCA patients had significantly lower values than controls in each of the social classes.Conclusion:
Poor socioeconomic status has an adverse effect on the nutritional status and hemoglobin of SCA patients
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Database:
AIM
Main subject:
Patients
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Hemoglobins
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Lakes
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Nutritional Status
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Anemia, Sickle Cell
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Nigeria
Type of study:
Observational_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Aspects:
Determinantes_sociais_saude
Country/Region as subject:
Africa
Language:
En
Journal:
Niger. j. clin. pract. (Online)
Year:
2011
Document type:
Article