A qualitative enquiry into lived experience and coping strategies of undergraduates with sickle cell disease in Nigeria.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is of serious public health concern. Paucity of literature exists on qualitative experiences of people with SCD, despite substantial research on the clinical signs and management of the disease. This study examined how SCD affects a range of undergraduate students' experiences, their academic achievements, relationships, mental health and healthcare utilization.

Methods

This was an exploratory qualitative study that interviewed 22 participants selected by thematic saturation between September 2023 and February 2024. The study was conducted in Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State and Bowen University Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, annex of Bowen University, Nigeria. Thematic analysis of qualitative data was conducted.

Results

SUBMITTER: Adeleke OT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11622687 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature