TY  - BOOK
AU  -  Salum, Halima
AU  -  Ambrose,  Emmanuela. E
TI  - Management of Sickle Cell Disease in Paediatric Population Hospitalized at Temeke Regional Hospital
PY  - 2017///
CY  - Mwanza, Tanzania: 
PB  - Catholic University of Health and Allied Sciences [CUHAS – Bugando] :   
KW  -  
N2  - Abstract: 

Background: The term sickle cell disease (SCD) describes a group of inherited red blood cell disorders. People with SCD have abnormal hemoglobin called hemoglobin S or sickle hemoglobin in their RBCs. Many children with SCD die before age of 5 years due to low level of hemoglobin and infections. Also lack of newborn screening programs in sub Saharan countries lead to late diagnosis hence some of them die without knowing they have SCD.  

Objectives: To increase knowledge on management of SCD and its complications, also to determine common presentation of SCD.

Methodology: Prospective observation study involving children from 4 to 59 months admitted at pediatric ward at Temeke regional hospital from 1st to 30th September who were be followed from admission to know on how a comprehensive management to SCD is well provided and how children respond to treatment. 

Implication of the study: To improve my knowledge on diagnosis and comprehensive management of SCD as is a major health problem in our society.

ER  -