College students' knowledge about Sickle Cell Disease

Bibliographic Data

ID2168956
AuthorsMarcella Smith (Texas A&M University), Regina T Praetorius (0000-0003-2934-669X, The University of Texas at Arlington)
Year2019
Volume29
Issue3
Pages308-320
Publication date2019-04-03
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Human Behavior in the Social Environment (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1091-1359 • E-ISSN: 1540-3556
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/10911359.2018.1528918
OpenAlexW2899420288
LanguageEN
Citations received3
References cited15

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a serious health problem affecting millions around the world. Key to prevention is knowledge about the disease and the reproductive implications. This study explored college students' knowledge about SCD. Participants included 416 college students at a North Texas campus between October and December 2014. A cross-sectional survey design using an 18-question survey was used. Although most participants had heard of SCD, 21% had never heard of the disease. Furthermore, participants lacked knowledge regarding the differences between the disease and carrier status, prevalence, reproductive implications, prevention, and testing. Findings showed that couples had more knowledge about SCD compared to singles and there were no significant differences between those with children and those without indicating a need for education before they start dating. Most participants had not undergone SCD carrier screening and had no interest in screening. The Universal Prevention approach would be a suitable approach and should be utilized in improving knowledge about SCD

Disease · Environmental health · Family medicine · Knowledge level · Pathology · Population · Reproductive health · Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Iron Metabolism and Disorders · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology

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