Table 3.
Clinical Examination Findings of Children Aged 6 Months to 18 Years Attending the Sickle Cell Clinic at Jinja Regional Referral Hospital (N = 209)
| Characteristic | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Pallor | ||
| Present | 145 | 69.4 |
| Absent | 64 | 30.6 |
| Ear exam | ||
| Normal | 203 | 97.1 |
| Discharging | 6 | 2.9 |
| Temperature | ||
| <= 38.0 °C | 88 | 42.1 |
| 38.1+°C | 121 | 57.9 |
| Pulse | ||
| Normal for age | 92 | 44.0 |
| Tachycardia | 117 | 56.0 |
| Respiration rate | ||
| Normal for age | 50 | 23.9 |
| Tachypnea | 159 | 76.1 |
| SPO2 | ||
| Low | 107 | 51.2 |
| Normal | 102 | 48.8 |
| WLZ | ||
| <-2SD | 14 | 6.7 |
| Normal | 195 | 93.3 |
| WAZ | ||
| <-2SD | 19 | 9.1 |
| Normal | 190 | 90.9 |
| LAZ | ||
| <-2SD | 14 | 6.7 |
| Normal | 195 | 93.3 |