Prevalence of sickle cell disease among children under 10 years admitted at Mbale regional referral hospital between May 2014 and July 2014.
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2014-10
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Kampala International University. School of Health Sciences Western Campus
Abstract
Sickle cell disease is a major public health problem in the Sub-Saharan Africa contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality in children under ten years. SCA accounts for approximately 16.2% of all paediatric deaths in Uganda. The pattern of SCD inheritance, however, predicts likely changes in the prevalence and distribution of the SCD. The objective of the study therefore was to establish the current prevalence oof sickle cell disease as well as associated factors among children under ten years admitted to Mbale Regional Referral Hospital pediatric unit. The study was descriptive and cross sectional in which both qualitative and quantitative methods were used for data collection. The ward admission book was used as a basis to capture those admitted and fit into the specified age than ten years. In addition questionnaire was admitted to the ward stuff and to the in charge to obtain a little more data to find out how the children presented before being admitted to the hospital, any other information relevant to the study including common disease and any preventative services the centre offers to the community around. Data was analyzed using Microsoft excel, discussed and conclusions made to the findings of the study. The dissertation will thereafter be submitted to the KIU examination board. A total number of 6790 patients records were analyses, most of them, 53% being female. Majority of the patients were Bagisu followed by the Bagwere and a small number of the other tribes. The study showed that the prevalence of SCD (Hemoglobin ss) was 2.2% being higher than the 2010 studies which showed a prevalence of 1.7%. SCD exists in Mbale Regional Referral Hospital in quite significant numbers to warrant the ministry of health and the district health service team’s action.
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A research project report submitted in partial fulfillment for the award of Bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery at Kampala International university western campus
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Sickle cell disease, Mbale regional referral hospital