Young adults’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding premarital screening for genetic blood disorders and associated sociodemographic determinants in the Ahafo Region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Young adults’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding premarital screening for genetic blood disorders and associated sociodemographic determinants in the Ahafo Region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Abstract Background Hereditary diseases, particularly genetic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, and Thalassemia, pose significant public health challenges. Premarital carrier screening (PMCS) is a critical preventive measure, yet...

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Main Authors: Ma. L. Sarpong, Richard J. Tetteh, Francis A. Amponsah, Philip Amo-Kodieh, Evans A. Owusu, Paul Ntiamoah, Julian D. Pillay, Desmond Kuupiel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:Archives of Public Health
Subjects:
Genetic blood disorders
Premarital screening
Knowledge
Attitude
Practice
Sickle cell disease
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13690-025-01611-6
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