Adolescents' perspectives on non-pharmacological pain interventions for sickle cell crisis management: A population-based survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background & aims

Nigeria has the highest sickle cell disease (SCD) prevalence globally. Research indicates that adolescents often utilize non-pharmacological interventions (NPIs) to cope with recurrent painful sickle cell crises (SCC) while navigating the complex biopsychosocial challenges of adolescence. This study explored the use and perceived value of NPIs for managing SCC pain from the perspectives of Nigerian adolescents, including their preferred media for NPI educational resources.

Methods

A population-based survey targeted adolescents aged 12-18 living with SCD in Nigeria. Adolescents were recruited using convenience and snowballing sampling through SCD support groups and were asked to complete a 27-item questionnaire delivered online or on paper. Data were descrip

SUBMITTER: Ibitoye BM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12364358 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature