Table 1 Demographic Characteristics of study Participants
VARIABLES | FREQUENCY (n = 415) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
Age of Participants with SCD | ||
1–4 years | 122 | 29.4 |
5–9 years | 177 | 42.7 |
10–14 years | 66 | 15.9 |
15–19 years | 27 | 6.5 |
20–24 years | 20 | 4.8 |
25 years & above | 3 | 0.7 |
Total | 415 | 100.0 |
Sex of Participants with SCD | ||
Male | 222 | 53.5 |
Female | 193 | 46.5 |
Total | 415 | 100.0 |
Number of Siblings lost due to SCD | ||
One | 62 | 14.9 |
Two | 10 | 2.4 |
Three | 4 | 1.0 |
Four | 1 | 0.2 |
None | 338 | 81.4 |
Total | 415 | 100.0 |