Assessment of disease knowledge gaps among beta thalassemia major patients and their caregivers

Assessment of disease knowledge gaps among beta thalassemia major patients and their caregivers

Abstract Background Thalassemia constitutes a major health issue in Egypt. It is associated with significant mortality and morbidity that arise mainly from iron overload secondary to blood transfusions. Methods We conducted this cross-sectional study at Cairo University children hospitals aiming at...

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Main Authors: Mariam Saad Nassim, Manar Ahmed Mahmoud, Hend Abu Shady, Eman Abd El Raouf Mohammed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-11-01
Series:Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette
Subjects:
Thalassemia major
Knowledge
Questionnaire
Caregivers
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-022-00143-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-022-00143-w

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