Knowledge of sickle cell disease and associated factors among undergraduate students at Makerere University: a cross-sectional study
This study reveals low knowledge levels of SCD among undergraduate students at Makerere University, with higher knowledge associated with Muslim religion and knowing someone with SCD, highlighting the need for targeted educational interventions.
Authors
- Lydia Nabawanuka Namakula (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3900-7504)
- James Kashugyera Tumwine (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3422-7460)
- Sarah Kiguli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8764-4161)
- Rawlance Ndejjo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9263-557X)
- Isaac Kigozi
- Philliam Jabim
- Amon Kanyesigye
- Clinton Ariho
- Nkahebwa Asasira
- Juliet Natukunda
Institutions
- Makerere University (UG)
Publication Details
- Journal
- African Health Sciences
- Published
- 2025-09-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4314/ahs.v25i3.15
- Primary Topic
- Hemoglobinopathies and Related Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00