Acceptability of Newborn Screening for Sickle Cell Disease Among Pregnant Women in Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo: Factors Associated With Uptake and Implications for Public Health

Anemia · Published 2025-01-01 · DOI 10.1155/anem/3189576

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Conclusion: This study demonstrates a significant level of acceptability of NBS among pregnant women in Bukavu, which is influenced by their understanding of SCD and knowledge about diagnostic possibilities. Implementing awareness-raising initiatives focused on key topics, such as the benefits of NBS, the implications of early diagnosis, the availability of follow-up care, increasing knowledge about SCD as a blood disorder, and its potential for diagnosis at any stage of life, could further enhance acceptability.

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2025

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