Quality of life assessments in a cohort of Mozambican children with sickle cell disease
Pan Afr. med. j; 36 (343), 2020
Introduction: sickle cell disease (SCD) has significant pediatric morbidity and mortality in sub-Saharan Africa, where access to therapies such as hydroxyurea and opioids is often limited. Poor disease control and Pain management adversely affects the well-being and mental health of affected children. Qu...
Pain Management/methods, Quality of Life, Mozambique, Health Services Accessibility, Social Support, Hydroxyurea/administration & dosage, Caregivers/statistics & numerical data, Anemia, Sickle Cell/psychology, Anemia, Sickle Cell/physiopathology, Anemia, Sickle Cell/drug therapy, Analgesics, Opioid/administration & dosage