Table 5. Reasons for non-initiation of hydroxyurea in patients with an indication.

Reasons	n (%)
Patient refused	17 (29.8)
Fear of side effects	7 (41.2)
Does not anticipate any benefit	2 (11.8)
Other reasons	4 (23.5)
No specific reason	7 (41.2)
No details on reason	-
Presence of contraindication/caution for its use	30 (52.6)
Pregnancy	8 (26.7)
Follow-up issue/non-compliance	20 (66.7)
Caution due to disease	2 (6.7)
No reason specified	1 (1.8)
No evidence that the drug was considered for use	9 (15.8)