Impact of a comprehensive sickle cell disease care programme on community knowledge among Indian tribal populations: a multicentric study
This study demonstrates the effectiveness of a community-based intervention programme aimed at improving SCD-related knowledge among the tribal communities. The findings underscore the importance of targeted awareness programmes in addressing gaps in knowledge. Strong community mobilisation and IEC activities are key components of SCD care programmes.
Authors
- Yogita Sharma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2447-5513)
- Manoranjan Ranjit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8415-6701)
- Jatin Sarmah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8939-0495)
- Parikipandla Sridevi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0479-6419)
- Deepa Bhat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4928-1718)
- Shaily B. Surti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0451-0879)
- Bontha V. Babu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5096-2222)
- G. Sudhakar
Institutions
- Andhra University (IN)
- JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN)
- Bodoland University (IN)
- Indian Council of Medical Research (IN)
- Regional Medical Research Centre (IN)
- Maharaj Vijayaram Gajapathi Raj College of Engineering (IN)
- Parul University (IN)
- JSS Medical College and Hospital (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Transactions of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene
- Published
- 2025-06-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1093/trstmh/traf071
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.63