Perceptions and Practice of Early Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease by Parents and Physicians in a Southwestern State of Nigeria
Joint Authors
Olofinbiyi, Babatunde Ajayi
Olatunya, Oladele Simeon
Babatola, Adefunke Olarinre
Ogundare, Ezra Olatunde
Lawal, Olubunmi Adeola
Awoleke, Jacob Olumuyiwa
Aduloju, Olusola Peter
Daramola, Alaba Olanrewaju
Emmanuel, Eyitayo Ebenezer
Olajuyin, Oyebanji Anthony
Komolafe, Akinwumi Kolawole
Olaleye, Abiola Olukayode
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-05-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Background.
Early sickle cell disease (SCD) diagnosis has shown promise in combating SCD in many countries.
The aim of this study was to assess the practice and perception of early SCD diagnosis among a group of parents and physicians in Nigeria.
Patients and Methods.
This was a cross-sectional descriptive study conducted to assess the opinions and practice of early diagnosis of SCD among 135 physicians caring for SCD patients and 164 mothers of children with SCD in a southwestern state of Nigeria.
Results.
Most physicians 132 (97.8%) were aware of prenatal SCD diagnosis, but only 51 (37.8%) would recommend it.
Most physicians 129 (95.6%) routinely recommend premarital SCD genetic counseling and testing, and 89 (65.1%) were aware of the national government newborn screening program but lesser proportion 75 (55.6%) were willing to recommend it.
Amongst the mothers, 154 (94%) and 158 (96%) had encountered genetic counseling for SCD and were willing to offer newborn screening to their children, respectively.
On the contrary, fewer mothers 42 (25%) were aware of prenatal SCD diagnosis, 28 (17%) were willing to partake in it, and 44 (26%) were undecided.
There were discrepancies in the willingness by physicians to practice early SCD diagnosis and its uptake by mothers (p<0.0001).
The commonest reason given by both the physicians and mothers for not practicing SCD prenatal diagnosis was the high cost of the procedure.
Conclusion.
The perceptions and practice of early SCD diagnosis was suboptimal in the study locality.
Scaling up awareness and universal coverage are required.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Olatunya, Oladele Simeon& Babatola, Adefunke Olarinre& Ogundare, Ezra Olatunde& Olofinbiyi, Babatunde Ajayi& Lawal, Olubunmi Adeola& Awoleke, Jacob Olumuyiwa…[et al.]. 2020. Perceptions and Practice of Early Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease by Parents and Physicians in a Southwestern State of Nigeria. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1213911
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Olatunya, Oladele Simeon…[et al.]. Perceptions and Practice of Early Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease by Parents and Physicians in a Southwestern State of Nigeria. The Scientific World Journal No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1213911
American Medical Association (AMA)
Olatunya, Oladele Simeon& Babatola, Adefunke Olarinre& Ogundare, Ezra Olatunde& Olofinbiyi, Babatunde Ajayi& Lawal, Olubunmi Adeola& Awoleke, Jacob Olumuyiwa…[et al.]. Perceptions and Practice of Early Diagnosis of Sickle Cell Disease by Parents and Physicians in a Southwestern State of Nigeria. The Scientific World Journal. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1213911
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1213911