Awareness of sickle cell disease among nursing undergraduates in Farasan: Its interference with malaria
Shabihul Fatma Sayed,
Hamad G. Dailah,
Sumathi Nagarajan
et al.
Abstract:Aim:
The present study was conducted to generate data on awareness and incidence of sickle cell disease (SCD) and also to adduce the widespread myths peddled about SCD.
Materials and Methods:
Students studying in the Department of Nursing were recruited. A pretested, self-administered sickle cell assessment questionnaire was distributed electronically through WhatsApp group to collect necessary data. Participants were screened for malaria by thin blood … Show more
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