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  • Health Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Social Sciences

Background:

  • Sickle cell disease (SCD) presents significant medical and psychosocial challenges for adults.
  • Adult SCD is linked to higher morbidity, mortality, and social support deficits.
  • Effective self-management strategies are crucial for adults with SCD.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the implementation of a virtual support group for adults with SCD.
  • To assess participant satisfaction with the virtual support group intervention.
  • To explore the impact of a community-engaged intervention on self-management and social networks.

Main Methods:

  • A virtual support group intervention was implemented for adults with SCD.
  • An intervention parameters framework was used for evaluation.
  • Content analysis of intervention parameters and summary of satisfaction scores were performed.

Main Results:

  • Adult participants reported positive evaluations across all intervention parameters.
  • The virtual support group was well-received by participants.
  • Key social networks were established through the community-engaged intervention.

Conclusions:

  • Virtual support groups are a viable and effective intervention for adults with SCD.
  • Community-engaged interventions can enhance self-management in adult SCD populations.
  • Virtual support fosters essential social networks for individuals managing SCD.