Knowledge, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors regarding sickle cell disease: Implications for prevention

Social Work in Public Health
Marcella Smith, Gracie Brownell

Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a widespread inherited blood disorder, which leaves lasting effects on the health, social functioning, and finances of individuals, families, communities, and health care systems. A nonexperimental, cross-sectional research design was used to assess 415 college students' knowledge about SCD. Data was obtained through an online survey derived from a modified version of the SCD Knowledge Assessment Tool. The majority of participants (79%) reported previous SCD knowledge; however, 21% of the participants reported no previous SCD knowledge. Results support the need for improved education and awareness for at risk groups. The lack of SCD knowledge among African Americans shows a need for improved, nongendered specific education, awareness, and screening efforts geared toward at-risk populations.

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Dec 18, 2020·Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine·Alyssa GrygielSarah H Elsea
Apr 8, 2021·Social Work in Public Health·Marcella Smith, Marta Mercado-Sierra
May 27, 2021·Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene·Bontha V BabuYogita Sharma

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Software Mentioned

SPSS
SCT Knowledge Assessment Tool
SCD
Statistical Package for Social Sciences ( SPSS )

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