Psychosocial Aspects of Sickle Cell Disease

The study described in this article deals with sickle cell patients in Jamaica whose illness is accompanied by leg ulceration, a common complication of sickle cell disease. After exploring the disease's psychological, social, and economic effects, the authors suggest various ways for social wor...

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Published in:Health & social work 1976-11, Vol.1 (4), p.104-119
Main Authors: Alleyne, Sylvan I., Wint, Eleanor, Serjeant, Graham R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological
Adolescent
Adult
Anemia, Sickle Cell - complications
Blood Diseases
Economics
Employment
Family Characteristics
Female
Humans
Indexing in process
Jamaica
Leg Ulcer - etiology
Male
Recreation
Social Work
Student Dropouts
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Summary:The study described in this article deals with sickle cell patients in Jamaica whose illness is accompanied by leg ulceration, a common complication of sickle cell disease. After exploring the disease's psychological, social, and economic effects, the authors suggest various ways for social workers to help sickle cell patients.
ISSN:0360-7283
1545-6854
DOI:10.1093/hsw/1.4.104