The economic burden and catastrophic health expenditures among children with sickle cell anaemia on households in malaria-endemic areas: insights from Uganda and Malawi
Abstract Background Chronic diseases such as sickle cell anaemia (SCA) often lead to catastrophic health expenditures, especially in malaria-endemic regions. There is limited evidence on the economic burden faced by households with children suffering from SCA. This study aimed to assess the househol...
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| Main Authors: | Carol Kamya, Richard Idro, Dennis Kalibbala, Kamija S Phiri, Thandile Nkosi-Gondwe, Pamela Akun, Joanita Kirikumwino, Oddvar Kaarboe, Robberstad Bjarne |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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2025-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Public Health |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23209-x |
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