Table 3.
Practice and Perception of SCD
| Variable | Frequency (N = 102) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Have you ever tested for SCD | ||
| Yes | 20 | 19.6 |
| No | 82 | 83.4 |
| Do you know your partner’s genotype | ||
| Yes | 10 | 9.8 |
| No | 92 | 90.2 |
| Reason to test (n = 74) | ||
| Curiosity | 19 | 25.7 |
| To know SCD status | 55 | 74.3 |
| Did/ Would knowing your status influence your decision to marry | ||
| Yes | 62 | 60.8 |
| No | 40 | 39.2 |
| Would you marry someone with SCD | ||
| Yes | 32 | 31.7 |
| No | 70 | 68.3 |
| Can someone with SCD work | ||
| Yes | 70 | 68.3 |
| No | 32 | 31.7 |
| If No, why shouldn’t they work (n = 32) | ||
| They are very weak | 16 | 50.0 |
| They fall ill very often | 16 | 50.0 |