Knowledge and Attitudes of Blood Donors Toward Sickle Cell Anemia in Ibadan

Blood donors in Ibadan were surveyed on their awareness, knowledge and attitudes toward sickle cell anaemia in this peer reviewed study in Cureus.

SmileBuilders InitiativeEditorial Team

Sickle cell anemia (SCA) is a common condition of public health concern in Nigeria. Different therapeutic approaches have been developed to manage SCA, including blood transfusion. In a bid to develop a sustainable solution to the blood supply pool, the SmileBuilders Initiative organizes a blood donation drive (Donate-A-Pint Project) quarterly in Ibadan, Nigeria. This study aimed to assess the awareness, knowledge, and attitudes of blood donors in Ibadan, Nigeria, towards SCA.

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SmileBuilders Initiative

SmileBuilders Initiative is a Nigerian non-profit founded in 2018 at University College Hospital, Ibadan. It works against non-communicable diseases through health education, free screening and support for treatment families cannot afford.

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