Confronting racial inequity in health and education: Supporting students with sickle cell disease
Paul C. Jones,
Ara J. Schmitt,
Akshita Nayyar
et al.
Abstract:The racialized history of sickle cell disease (SCD) continues to contribute to racial disparities in healthcare and education. In the context of the racialized history of SCD, we begin by outlining subtypes of SCD and explaining that SCD is associated with chronic pain, silent cerebral infarct, overt stroke, and poor overall well‐being—all of which have implications for school functioning. A literature search was conducted to identify significant meta‐analyses, systematic reviews, and empirical articles to inf… Show more
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