Determinants of marital decision despite sickle cell status awareness: a mixed method study

Determinants of marital decision despite sickle cell status awareness: a mixed method study

Abstract Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a significant public health concern in Nigeria. Despite widespread awareness campaigns advocating for premarital phenotype testing, many couples still make marital decisions that increase the risk of having children with SCD. This study aims to expl...

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Main Authors: Adeniyi Abraham Adesola, Joshua Simpa Lawal, David Mobolaji Akoki, Abigail Olawumi Oyedokun, Oluwatomisin Esther Agboola, Anuoluwapo Agnes Babawale, Biobele Jotham Brown
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Marital decision
Sickle cell disease
Phenotype incompatible
Phenotype awareness
Premarital counselling
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23066-8
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