Table 1.

details regarding hydroxyurea therapy

Variables		Frequency(n)	Percentage(%)
History of use
	Never Used	36	60.0
	Past Use	4	6.7
	Current Use	20	33.3
Duration of use (months)
	Less than 6 months	8	33.3
	6 months or more	16	66.7
Mean(SEM)=25.71(6.44), Median=12, Min=1, Max=120
Level of compliance*
	Regular	4	20.0
	Not Regular	16	80.0
Reasons for non-compliance**
	Poor/misinformation	3	12.5
	Lack of funds	4	16.7
	Adverse reactions	1	4.2
	Poor clinic attendance	3	12.5
	No reason, feels okay	3	12.5
	Fear of unknown effects like cancer	3	12.5
	Dislike for drugs-Tired of drugs	3	12.5
	Faith healing	2	8.3
Adverse reactions**
	Skin	1	4.2
	hyperpigmentation
	Blurred vision	1	4.2
	Dizziness-Lightheadedness	1	4.2
	Skin Rashes	1	4.2
	None	20	83.3

N = 60 (100%),

^*only 20 subject on current use of hydroxyurea,

^**multiple responses, 24 subjects with history of Hydroxyurea use