What type of study is this?

This is a Qualitative Study study.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To understand the lived experiences of pregnant patients with Sickle Cell Disease and their care needs.

December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

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Qualitative study shows barriers to care and highlights peer support needs in pregnant patients with sickle cell disease.

To understand the lived experiences of pregnant patients with Sickle Cell Disease and their care needs.
Conducted semi-structured interviews with pregnant patients diagnosed with Sickle Cell Disease.
Analyzed data using thematic analysis and coding in NViVo software.
Explored facilitators and barriers to healthcare during pregnancy.
Identified barriers such as stigma and mistreatment in the healthcare system.
Highlighted the need for peer support, education of healthcare teams, and improved postnatal care.
Revealed increased healthcare interactions during pregnancy and mental health challenges.

Koumoutsea et al. (2025) studied this question.

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