Table 3.
Use of Prophylaxis in Prevention of vaso-occlusive crisis
| METHOD OF TREATING SC CRISIS | FREQUENCY (n = 415) | PERCENTAGE (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Give Pain Relieving Drugs at Home | ||
| Yes | 328 | 79.0 |
| No | 87 | 21.0 |
| Total | 415 | 100.0 |
| Give Anti-malaria Drug at Home | ||
| Yes | 252 | 60.7 |
| No | 163 | 39.3 |
| Total | 415 | 100.0 |
| Take Child to Nearby Chemist | ||
| Yes | 22 | 5.3 |
| No | 393 | 94.7 |
| Total | 415 | 100.0 |
| Take Child to Traditional healer/Missionary home | ||
| Yes | 12 | 2.9 |
| No | 403 | 97.1 |
| Total | 415 | 100.0 |
| Give Local Herbal Remedies at Home | ||
| Yes | 123 | 29.6 |
| No | 292 | 70.4 |
| Total | 415 | 100.0 |
| Take Child to The Hospital | ||
| Yes | 386 | 93.0 |
| No | 29 | 7.0 |
| Total | 415 | 100.0 |
| How often they meet Doctor on duty | ||
| Often | 342 | 82.4 |
| Reasonably often | 66 | 15.9 |
| Not often | 7 | 1.7 |
| Total | 415 | 100.0 |