Academic achievement in Ugandan children with sickle cell anaemia: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Academic achievement in school-age children is crucial for advancing learning goals. Children with sickle cell anaemia (SCA) in Sub-Saharan Africa may be at risk of disease-associated school difficulties. Limited data exist on the academic achievement of children with SCA in the region. This study aimed to assess academic achievement of children with SCA in Uganda compared to siblings without SCA.

Design and setting

A cross-sectional study conducted at Mulago Hospital SCA Clinic in Uganda.

Participants

School-going children (6-12 years) with SCA and age-matched sibling controls without SCA.

Outcome measures

Academic achievement was tested using the Wide Range Achievement Test, Fourth Edition (WRAT4). Outcome measures were spelling, mathematical comput

SUBMITTER: Naggayi SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11261957 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature