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Assessment of Burden on Family Caregivers of Children With Sickle Cell Anemia in Al Madinah Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia

Yousef Aloufi1, Sami Al-Dubai2, Asim A Alamri3

  • 1Preventive Medicine, Al Madinah Health Cluster, Ministry of Health, Madinah, SAU.

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Caregivers of children with sickle cell anemia (SCA) experience significant burden, particularly mothers, non-Saudis, and those with fewer financial resources or children with co-existing conditions. Targeted support programs are crucial for improving family well-being.

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