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...
Manejo da Dor/métodos, Qualidade de Vida, Moçambique, Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde, Apoio Social, Hidroxiureia/administração & dosagem, Cuidadores/estatística & dados numéricos, Anemia Falciforme/psicologia, Anemia Falciforme/fisiopatologia, Anemia Falciforme/tratamento farmacológico, Analgésicos Opioides/administração & dosagem