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General characteristics of study participants (n = 90).
| Variable | Frequency | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | ||
| Female | 44 | 48.9 (44/90) |
| Male | 46 | 51.1 (46/90) |
| Age (years) | ||
| 5−10 | 52 | 59.1 (52/88) |
| 11−14 | 36 | 40.9 (36/88) |
| Mean ± SD | 9.830 ± 3.018 | |
| SCD genotype | ||
| HbSC | 25 | 27.8 (25/90) |
| HbSF | 9 | 10 (9/90) |
| HbSS | 56 | 62.2 (56/90) |
| Patients on hydroxyurea | ||
| Yes | 67 | 74.4 (67/90) |
| No | 23 | 25.6 (23/90) |
| SCD genotype on hydroxyurea | ||
| HbSC | 7 | 10.4 (7/67) |
| HbSF | 9 | 13.4 (9/67) |
| HbSS | 56 | 83.5 (56/67) |
Abbreviation: SCD, sickle cell disease.
