Basics of Sickle Cell
What is the shape that red blood cells take in sickle cell disease?
Crescent or sickle shape.
What kind of screening is done on newborns to detect sickle cell early?
Newborn Screening
What is genetic counseling?
A service that explains inheritance patterns and guides couples in family planning decisions.
What is the first step in developing a disease-prevention plan for a community?
Community Health Assessment
What supports help families and individuals emotionally facing sickle cell disease?
Support groups and counseling.
Sickle cell disease is inherited when a child receives the sickle trait from ______ parents.
Both parents.
Premarital or preconception screening helps identify individuals who carry the ______ gene.
Sickle cell gene (trait).
One prevention strategy is to raise community awareness via schools, ______, and places of worship.
Workplaces
After assessment, the next step is to ______ priorities and set goals.
Identify
Engaging which local institutions can help reduce stigma and misconceptions?
Schools, churches, and community organizations.
True or False: Sickle cell disease is contagious.
False
Why is early detection of sickle cell disease crucial in the first months of life?
It allows timely treatment (vaccinations, antibiotics, parental education) to prevent death and complications.
What kind of policy could a community health plan develop to ensure early detection of sickle cell?
Mandatory newborn or premarital screening.
Which step involves partnerships with NGOs, hospitals, labs, and other institutions?
Mobilizing resources and partnerships.
True or False: Support systems are only about medical treatments.
False.
Name two complications that come from sickle-shaped red blood cells blocking blood flow.
ain crises, organ damage, stroke, or infections.
What diagnostic method is used to confirm sickle cell disease or trait?
Blood test/hemoglobin electrophoresis.
Strengthening healthcare services for sickle cell includes ensuring access to vaccines, pain management, and ________.
Antibiotics (or regular medical care).
What step is focused on measuring how well prevention strategies are working over time?
Monitoring and evaluation.
How can community engagement help increase participation in genetic counseling?
By building trust, spreading awareness, and encouraging informed health decisions.