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Demographics
| Characteristics | Total Sample (n = 42) | Headache (n = 32) | No Headaches (n = 10) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yrs), mean ± SD | 13.36 ± 1.34 | 13.69 ± 1.32 | 12.30 ± 1.36 |
| Gender | |||
| Male | 21 (50%) | 15 (46.9%) | 6 (60%) |
| Female | 21 (50%) | 17 (53.1%) | 4 (40%) |
| Sickle hemoglobinopathy | |||
| SS disease | 35 (83.3%) | 26 (81.3%) | 9 (90%) |
| SC disease | 4 (9.5%) | 3 (9.4%) | 1 (10%) |
| Sickle beta+ thalassemia | 3 (7.1%) | 3 (9.4%) | 0 (0%) |
| Disease severity (0–10) | |||
| Mean ± SD | 3.92 ± 1.67 | 3.50 ± 1.59 | 5.27 ± 1.84 |
