Perceptions of thalassemia and its treatment among Malaysian thalassemia patients: A qualitative study

Background Thalassemia is a common public health problem in Malaysia and one of the most common chronic and genetic disorders. Aims The present qualitative study explores knowledge about thalassemia, perceptions about conventional therapies and the points that affect Malaysian patients with thala...

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Main Authors: Ismail, Wan Ismahanisa, Ahmad Hassali, Mohamed Azmi, Farooqui, Maryam, Saleem, Fahad, Aljadhey, Hisham
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Australasian Medical Journal 2016
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Online Access:http://eprints.usm.my/37110/1/%28Perceptions_of_thalassemia%29_2607-13272-1-PB.pdf