title: The Challenges and Opportunities Associated with Sickle Cell Disease Prevention, Education, and Management.
abstract: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a hereditary blood disorder affecting the shape of the red blood cells that block blood vessels leading to organ damage and frequent erratic painful episodes. SCD is a global public health issue affecting millions of people throughout the world. This article explores (a) what SCD is; (b) the physical and psychosocial impacts of the disease;
authors.affiliation: a The University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Marcella
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: a The University of Texas at Arlington , Arlington , Texas , USA.
authors.forename: Regina T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Praetorius
mesh_terms: D000755:Anemia, Sickle Cell / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology; D014943:Global Health; D006266:Health Education; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D011634:Public Health; D012947:Social Work
keywords: Sickle cell disease; education; indicated prevention; management; prevention; selective prevention; universal prevention