Psychosocial impact of sicke cell disease on moethers of affected children seen at University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, Ilorin, Nigeria

Abstract

As a result of the prevalent psychosocial impact of this disease on mothers it is strongly suggested that special consideration in terms of routine psychosocial assessment and treatment be incorporated into the various levels of health care system. There is also the need to encourage the establishment of more social organisations like SCD clubs where affected families can interact and counsel one another.