Baba Inusa, Kanayo Nwankwo, Nkechikwu Azinge-Egbiri, Bukola Bolarinwa
ISBNs: 1032729414, 1040011780, 9781032729411, 9781040011782, 9781040011768, 978-1032729411, 978-1040011782, 978-1040011768
English | 2024 | PDF
This
fascinating collection examines the socio-economic factors that impact
the well-being of patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) in Sub-Saharan
Africa and the critical importance of patient advocacy in the region.
The
book looks at a number of key issues, including the social determinants
that influence the spread of the disease, the quality of life of
children with SCD, the impact of stigma and the broader psychosocial
burden of such a prevalent condition. There are also chapters on policy
and Public Health management, including collaborations with
non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and global partners.
The
second in a two-volume set offering a multi-disciplinary perspective on
SCD, this insightful collection highlights many of the hidden issues
faced across the region. It will be important reading for students of
both Public Health and Medicine, as well as practitioners working for
governments or NGOs.
