Table 3.
Perception of sexuality | n | % | |
Their partner knew about sickle cell anemia | |||
Yes | 18 | 100.0 | |
No | 0 | 0 | |
Felt supported and cared for by their partner* | |||
Yes | 16 | 88.9 | |
No | 2 | 11.1 | |
Sickle cell anemia influenced their sex lives* | |||
Yes | 9 | 45.0 | |
No | 11 | 55.0 | |
Were compared to someone regarding their sexual characteristics* | |||
Yes | 11 | 55.0 | |
No | 9 | 45.0 |
*Question were answered by those who had had a sexual partner