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September 10, 2025BMC Public HealthOpen Access

A mixed-method study on awareness, haemoglobin phenotype result accuracy and sickle cell knowledge among parents of children with sickle cell disease in ibadan, Nigeria

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AAAdeniyi Abraham AdesolaUniversity of IbadanDADavid Mobolaji AkokiUniversity of IbadanJLJoshua Simpa LawalUniversity of Ibadan

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Overview

Mixed-method study examines haemoglobin phenotype accuracy and awareness levels among parents, suggesting targeted education is essential.

Key Points

  • High awareness of phenotype exists, yet 54.6% reported incorrect results, influencing SCD management.
  • Parents' SCD knowledge was mostly moderate, with only 15.3% rated as poor, indicating the need for education.
  • The mixed-method approach combined structured questionnaires with interviews, enhancing understanding of SCD awareness.
  • Strengthening laboratory oversight could improve haemoglobin phenotype accuracy and address misconceptions in families.

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Adesola et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1bd3254b1d3bfb60ee1b6https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23953-0
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