Young adults’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding premarital screening for genetic blood disorders and associated sociodemographic determinants in the Ahafo Region of Ghana: a cross-sectional study

Background Hereditary diseases, particularly genetic blood disorders such as Sickle Cell Disease (SCD), Glucose-6-Phosphate Dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency, and Thalassemia, pose significant public health challenges. Premarital carrier screening (PMCS) is a critical preventive measure, yet its uptak...

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Published in:	Archives of public health = Archives belges de santé publique Vol. 83; no. 1; pp. 128 - 13
Main Authors:	Sarpong, Ma. L., Tetteh, Richard J., Amponsah, Francis A., Amo-Kodieh, Philip, Owusu, Evans A., Ntiamoah, Paul, Pillay, Julian D., Kuupiel, Desmond
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London BioMed Central 09.05.2025 BioMed Central Ltd BMC
Subjects:	Attitude Genetic aspects Genetic blood disorders Health Informatics Health Policy Health Services Research Knowledge Medical screening Medicine Medicine & Public Health Phosphates Practice Premarital screening Public Health Sickle cell anemia Sickle cell disease Teenagers Youth Ghana Glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase Premarital screening Attitude Practice Thalassemia Ghana Genetic blood disorders Sickle cell disease Ahafo region Knowledge
ISSN:	2049-3258, 0778-7367, 2049-3258
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