A Study to Assess Problems Encountered by Immediate Family Members in Caring for Children Affected With Sickle Cell Disease at University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia
Year: 2011
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the problems experienced by immediate families in caring for children affected with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) seen at University Teaching Hospital (UTH) Lusaka, Zambia. Design: The study was a cross sectional descriptive study conducted at the SCD outpatient clinic paediatrics department, UTH Lusaka. The study population was parents and guardians of children affected with SCD seen at the clinic. The respondents were selected using convenient non probability sampling method. A total number of 145 parents and guardians of children with SCD seen at UTH were enrolled into the study. Data was collected using a semi structured interview schedule consisting of both closed and open ended questions to enable the investigator collect both quantitative and qualitative data. SPSS version 16 was used to analyze data. Chi square test was used to measure association between variables. The cut off point for statistical significance was 0.05.
Authors: Mercy M Wasomwe, C Ngoma
Institution: University of Zambia
Language: English
Subfield: Genetics (clinical)
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W2127141980