'All her children are born that way': gendered experiences of stigma in families affected by sickle cell disorder in rural Kenya.

OBJECTIVES: To explore early experiences of sickle cell disorder (SCD) in families with a young affected child, and the way these experiences influence relations within families. To consider ways in which stigma could be counteracted in health and research programmes in sub Saharan Africa. DESIGN:...

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Main Authors: Marsh, V, Kamuya, D, Molyneux, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2011