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Characteristics of the subjects (n = 54)
| Parameters | Frequency (n = 54) | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | ||
| Male | 30 | 55.6 |
| Female | 24 | 44.4 |
| Age group (years) | ||
| 4–7 | 24 | 44.4 |
| 8–11 | 16 | 29.6 |
| 12–15 | 11 | 20.4 |
| >15 | 3 | 5.6 |
| Mean age ± SDa (years) | 8.47 ± 3.89 | |
| Socioeconomic status of family | ||
| Low | 16 | 29.6 |
| Middle | 21 | 38.9 |
| Upper | 17 | 31.5 |
| Mean baseline weight ± SD, kg | 24.3 ± 10.7 | |
| Mean maximum hydroxyurea dose ± SD, mg/kg | 29.7 ± 5.1 | |
| Adherence to hydroxyurea therapy | ||
| Good | 51 | 94.4 |
| Poor | 3 | 5.6 |
Standard deviation.
