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December 8, 2025BloodOpen Access

Combined nutrition education and vocational training for caregivers of children with sickle cell anemia and severe malnutrition: A feasibility study

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HKHalima KabirSASS AdamuMRMark Rodeghier

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Feasibility study shows effective nutrition education and vocational training impact on caregivers of children with sickle cell anemia and severe malnutrition.

Key Points

  • To assess the feasibility of a program providing nutrition education and vocational training to caregivers of children with sickle cell anemia and severe malnutrition.
  • Conducted an ancillary feasibility cohort study within the SAMS trial in Kano, Nigeria.
  • Caregivers attended three full-day nutrition education sessions led by a dietician.
  • Vocational training included learning income-generating skills and household budgeting.
  • Enrollment and retention rates were both 100% (n = 27).
  • Caregivers reported incorporating new foods into their child's diet (100%).
  • 95% indicated vocational training positively influenced household income.

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Kabir et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f514fa91c937236d996https://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-2955
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