Table 3.

Perception of 20 patients with sickle cell anemia about their sexuality

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