Social determinants of health and treatment center affiliation: analysis from the sickle cell disease implementation consortium registry

Abstract Background Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) suffer early mortality and high morbidity. Many are not affiliated with SCD centers, defined as no ambulatory visit with a SCD specialist in 2 years. Negative social determinants of health (SDOH) can impair access to care. Hypothesis: Negativ...

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Main Authors: Gustavo G. Mendez, Judith M. Nocek, Donald J. Brambilla, Sara Jacobs, Oladipo Cole, Julie Kanter, Jeffrey Glassberg, Kay L. Saving, Cathy L. Melvin, Robert W. Gibson, Marsha Treadwell, George L. Jackson, Allison A. King, Victor R. Gordeuk, Barbara Kroner, Lewis L. Hsu, Sickle Cell Disease Implementation Consortium
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-10717-6