Clinical Pediatrics: Open Access
Open Access
ISSN: 2572-0775
ISSN: 2572-0775
Department de Pediatrie, Universitaire Mere-Enfant Fondation Jeanne Ebori, Libreville, Gabon
Research Article
Knowledge and Experience of Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease in the Hospitalier Universitaire Mere-Enfant Foundation Jeanne Ebori in Libreville
Author(s): Lembet Mikolo Aude*, Mabery Grodet Adriana, Midili Tecle Larissa, Mintsa-Mi-Nkama Edmee, Mboungani Morgane, Nzila Matoumba, Kiba L, Pemba Mihindou Mawili, Medza M Ella R, Mve Abagha R, Eyi C, Aloli N, Nguemou Mba N, Kuissi Kamgaing E and Ategbo S
Introduction: Sickle cell disease remains a major public health problem in Sub-Saharan countries. It disrupts the social life of children and adults with the disease. The aim was to assess adolescents level of knowledge and report on their experiences of sickle cell disease.
Methods: Semi-qualitative, descriptive study over a 2-month period. We included adolescents with sickle cell disease who had been informed of their status with informed parental consent. The statistical analysis was carried by utilizing Epi Info 7.2.2.
Results: We collected data from 40 adolescents with sickle cell disease. The sex ratio was 0.7 with 56.8% girls. The mean age was 13.7 ± 2.5 years. The mean age of discovery was 3 ± 3.14 years, with a median age of diagnosis of 7 years. They were attending school 91.9% and 37.8% were be.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2572-0775.24.09.268