Protocol for a comparative cross-sectional study on characterisation of auditory impairment in sickle cell disease and sickle cell trait and its impact on health-related quality of life in Nigeria

Introduction Sickle cell disease (SCD) and sickle cell traits (SCT) are genetically inherited red blood cell disorders common among people of African descent. Nigeria has a high prevalence of SCD, with a prevalence of 2.28%–3% and SCT, 25%–30%. Poorly managed SCD and SCT can lead to sensorineural he...

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Main Authors: Obiageli Nnodu, Titus S Ibekwe, Christine Rogers, Lebogang Ramma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2024-01-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/14/1/e077200.full
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