Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) presents significant health challenges globally.
Despite its prevalence in diverse geographical regions, there is a paucity of literature …

Background: Sickle cell anaemia is an autosomal recessive disorder which occurs as a
result of the substitution of glutamic acid with valine at the 6 th position of the haemoglobin …

Introduction: sickle cell disease (SCD) refers to a group of inherited blood disorders that are
life-long and affect many people globally. An estimate of 2.3% of the Nigerian population …

BACKGROUND: Premarital screening (PMS) is a mandatory laboratory examination before
marriage to identify genetic blood and some infectious diseases. Sickle cell anemia (SCA) …

Background Pregnancy presents a critical period for any maternal and child health
intervention that may impact the health of the newborn. With low antenatal care attendance …

Background The uptake of sickle cell trait (SCT) test is challenged by several factors. A
community of healthcare professionals educating the public to undergo screening is critical …

Introduction Sickle cell disease is a genetic autosomal blood disorder that causes red blood
cells to turn rigid and crescent shaped. The condition ultimately results to several …

Genetic testing and counselling is one of the approaches to reduce the high birth rate of
individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD). A descriptive phenomenological approach was …

Background: Sickle cell retinopathy is a recognized complication of sickle cell disease
(SCD) which may lead to visual impairment or blindness. Despite this, many patients with …

Context: Pre-marital screening has been proven to be an effective means of reducing the
overall burden of genetic disorders like Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) in the general population …