Impact of Sickle Cell Disease on Academic Performance: A Cross Sectional Study.
Mortadah AlsalmanSajjad AlHaddadIbrahim AlibrahimAbdulhakim Ibrahim AlabdullahMohammed Hussain AlmutawaAbdullah Khalid AlhamamMohammed Abdullah AlbaqshiPublished in: Patient preference and adherence (2023)
SCD is a multisystemic disease that impacts socioeconomic status, learning ability, and academic achievements. More research is needed to identify factors that predict poor performance. Additionally, intelligence quotient (IQ) and cognitive assessment should be incorporated into early screening programs for SCD in order to implement preventive measures and a thorough investigation of underlying causes.