Determinants of knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards sickle cell disease in Alebtong district, Lango region, Northern Uganda
Abstract Background Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a debilitating hereditary medical condition associated with pain, stigma, morbidity, and early death. To reduce the prevalence and improve the quality of life of persons with SCD, improved knowledge, practices and reduced stigma are key for Uganda sin...
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| Main Authors: | Peninah Agaba, Olivia Nankinga, Candia Douglas Andabati, Euniky Musiimenta, Tracy Nagawa |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2025-03-01
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| Series: | BMC Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-22042-6 |
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