Journal of Clinical Trials
Open Access
ISSN: 2167-0870
ISSN: 2167-0870
Department of Biotechnology, Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh, Vizianagaram, India
Review Article
Global Sickle Cell Disease and Impact on School Education in Children: A Focus on Interventions for Improving Academic Performance
Author(s): Ravi Babu Birudu, Anil Inti, Lokeswara Balakrishna Sunnam and Sridevi Parikipandla*
Haemoglobinopathies are primarily associated with thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). SCD is one of the severe inheritable illnesses in world. Mutations in the HBB gene cause Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Patients with SCD experience a variety of excruciating sensations, as well as headaches, liver and splenic sequestration issues and jaundice. Children are unable to attend school as a result. The main things impacted are low academic performance, grade retention, intellectual disability and absenteeism. This review article examines the impact of SCD on children's schooling and also suggests interventions which can be carried on for better performance of children with SCD. Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a heritable (genetic) disorder and is marked by sporadic episodes of severe pain and hosts other health issues. About 5% of people worldwide suffer from this most common haemoglo.. View More»