Barriers and Facilitators of Use of Hydroxyurea among Children with Sickle Cell Disease: Experiences of Stakeholders in Tanzania
Factors contributing to low use of HU among SCD patients exist in high-income countries. The latter leaves a drift of literature on factors for low utilization of HU in developing countries. This study aimed to explore the factors influencing the use of HU in the management of SCD in Tanzania. A qua...
Main Authors: | Manase Kilonzi, Hamu J. Mlyuka, Fatuma Felix Felician, Dorkasi L. Mwakawanga, Lulu Chirande, David T. Myemba, Godfrey Sambayi, Ritah F. Mutagonda, Wigilya P. Mikomangwa, Joyce Ndunguru, Agnes Jonathan, Paschal Ruggajo, Irene Kida Minja, Emmanuel Balandya, Julie Makani, Nathanael Sirili |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-11-01
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Series: | Hemato |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2673-6357/2/4/48 |
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