The purpose of this chapter
is to discuss in detail, the findings of the study and to explain the inter relationship
that exist between findings. The findings shows that majority of the respondents
are Christian and are between the ages of 24-29 years.
is to discuss in detail, the findings of the study and to explain the inter relationship
that exist between findings. The findings shows that majority of the respondents
are Christian and are between the ages of 24-29 years.
In the table that shows the
distribution of sex, majority of the respondent are females, which are 60% and
males 40%.
distribution of sex, majority of the respondent are females, which are 60% and
males 40%.
Table 4, showed that
majority of the respondent genotype was AA, being 70(70%) and AS being 20(20%)
while SS being 10(10%).
majority of the respondent genotype was AA, being 70(70%) and AS being 20(20%)
while SS being 10(10%).
Table 5 showed that 75(75%)
respondent have heard about sickle cell disease, while 25(25%) know nothing
about the condition.
respondent have heard about sickle cell disease, while 25(25%) know nothing
about the condition.
Table 6, asked respondent
what sickle cell disease means. 10(10%) said that it is a condition caused by
viral microorganism, 5(5%) said that it is a spiritual condition that is sent
upon his/her blood by the gods, 70(70%) said it is a disease of the blood which
affects the blood cell due to marriage of both AS parents, while 15(15%) said
that it is a disease that metabolizes tissue and cell of the body.
what sickle cell disease means. 10(10%) said that it is a condition caused by
viral microorganism, 5(5%) said that it is a spiritual condition that is sent
upon his/her blood by the gods, 70(70%) said it is a disease of the blood which
affects the blood cell due to marriage of both AS parents, while 15(15%) said
that it is a disease that metabolizes tissue and cell of the body.
Table 7, showed that
majority of the married couples knew and did their genotype test before getting
married. 80(80%) said yes to this question, while 20(20%) said no.
majority of the married couples knew and did their genotype test before getting
married. 80(80%) said yes to this question, while 20(20%) said no.
Table 8, asked how did
married couple know their genotype, 45% said they knew through marriage counselling,
15% knew through hospitalization, 25% knew through routine medical checkup, 10%
knew through a relation, while 5% knew through other means.
married couple know their genotype, 45% said they knew through marriage counselling,
15% knew through hospitalization, 25% knew through routine medical checkup, 10%
knew through a relation, while 5% knew through other means.
Table 9 and 10, showed
equal response to questions asked. Majority of the respondent do not have
children that are of age or matured to know or go for genotype testing. 25%
respondent said yes while 75% said no in both tables respectively.
equal response to questions asked. Majority of the respondent do not have
children that are of age or matured to know or go for genotype testing. 25%
respondent said yes while 75% said no in both tables respectively.
In table 11, 72% said that
sickle cell disease can be prevented while 28% said it can’t be prevented.
sickle cell disease can be prevented while 28% said it can’t be prevented.
Table 12, elaborated more
on the questions in table 11, asking how can sickle cell disease be prevented?
50% said that going for blood screening before marriage, 25% said not marrying
a carrier or individual with the disease, 15% said it can be prevented through
environmental and personal hygiene, 10% said that it can be prevented through adequate
diet intake.
on the questions in table 11, asking how can sickle cell disease be prevented?
50% said that going for blood screening before marriage, 25% said not marrying
a carrier or individual with the disease, 15% said it can be prevented through
environmental and personal hygiene, 10% said that it can be prevented through adequate
diet intake.
In table 13, 80% respondent
said yes, that sickle cell disease children goes to school in their area, while
20% said no to the question.
said yes, that sickle cell disease children goes to school in their area, while
20% said no to the question.
Response to table 14,
showed that 25% respondent said that children are not given the chance to
education due to frequent ailment, 15% said because of frequent relapses, 20%
also said that people see them as fragile, while 40% gave no response.
showed that 25% respondent said that children are not given the chance to
education due to frequent ailment, 15% said because of frequent relapses, 20%
also said that people see them as fragile, while 40% gave no response.
Table 15 shows the
combination of genotypes of intending couple. 72% respondent chose option i,
ii, and iii, 18% chose option i, iv and v, while 10% chose option i, ii and v.
combination of genotypes of intending couple. 72% respondent chose option i,
ii, and iii, 18% chose option i, iv and v, while 10% chose option i, ii and v.
Table 16, asked respondent
through what medium they got to know about sickle cell disease, 45% said
through school, 25% said through education programme, 10% said through prints
and electronic media, 15% said through other means.
through what medium they got to know about sickle cell disease, 45% said
through school, 25% said through education programme, 10% said through prints
and electronic media, 15% said through other means.
Table 17, ask if the media
for increasing knowledge of sickle cell disease still available in Ozoro
Community respondents of about 84% said yes to the question, while 16% said no.
for increasing knowledge of sickle cell disease still available in Ozoro
Community respondents of about 84% said yes to the question, while 16% said no.
Table 18, ask if ones
culture/religion belief permit blood screening for genotype in early stage of
life and before marriage. 88% respondent said yes to the question asked, while
12% said no.
culture/religion belief permit blood screening for genotype in early stage of
life and before marriage. 88% respondent said yes to the question asked, while
12% said no.
Answering of research questions
Research question 1: Do married couples know
their genotype and blood group?
their genotype and blood group?
Table 7 and 8 answered this
question. According to table 7, 80% said yes, that they and their partner know
and did genotype test before getting married, while 20% said no that they and
their partner did not know and did not go genotype test before getting married.
question. According to table 7, 80% said yes, that they and their partner know
and did genotype test before getting married, while 20% said no that they and
their partner did not know and did not go genotype test before getting married.
According to table 8, 45%
said they knew their genotype through marriage counselling, 15% said through
hospitalization, 25% said through routine medical checkup, 10% was through a
relation, while 5% knew through other means. This research question is in
accordance with the research carried out by Ann Saudi Med 2010, who made a
research on the public awareness or knowledge of sickle cell disease in
Bahrain. At the end of the research, it was discovered that married persons
seems to know more about sickle cell disease than unmarried ones.
said they knew their genotype through marriage counselling, 15% said through
hospitalization, 25% said through routine medical checkup, 10% was through a
relation, while 5% knew through other means. This research question is in
accordance with the research carried out by Ann Saudi Med 2010, who made a
research on the public awareness or knowledge of sickle cell disease in
Bahrain. At the end of the research, it was discovered that married persons
seems to know more about sickle cell disease than unmarried ones.
Research question 2: Do married couple have
knowledge of the effect of sickle cell disease on them as couple, their future
children and on the nation as a whole?
knowledge of the effect of sickle cell disease on them as couple, their future
children and on the nation as a whole?
This question was answered
by table 5, which ask if couples have heard about sickle cell disease. 75%
respondent said yes, that they have heard of sickle cell disease, while 25%
says no that they have not heard of sickle cell disease before?
by table 5, which ask if couples have heard about sickle cell disease. 75%
respondent said yes, that they have heard of sickle cell disease, while 25%
says no that they have not heard of sickle cell disease before?
According to World Health
Organization (WHO) and UNICEF one can say that publicity of this disease by
these health care organization through printed works, campaign and the media
has been ongoing. Still with all these, most people have problems in
identifying what sickle cell disease means, but they have an increase
percentage of the knowledge about the cause and prevention of the disease.
Organization (WHO) and UNICEF one can say that publicity of this disease by
these health care organization through printed works, campaign and the media
has been ongoing. Still with all these, most people have problems in
identifying what sickle cell disease means, but they have an increase
percentage of the knowledge about the cause and prevention of the disease.
Research question 3: What are the attitude of
married couples towards sickle cell disease patient?
married couples towards sickle cell disease patient?
This question was answered
by table 13 and 14. Table 13 asked if children with sickle cell disease go to
school in their area. 80% says yes, while 20% said no that children with sickle
cell disease do not go to school in their area. Table 14 asked, if no to
question 13, why are they not given the chance for education. 25% said that
they are not given the chance for education because of frequent ailment, 15%
said because of frequent relapses, 20% said people see them as fragile, and 40%
had no response. Robinson (1998) stated that sickle cell disease patients are
considered to have a short life span. So little or no attention is given to
their care and well being. Other researcher like Caraber (1998) recorded in his
research work that most sickle cell patients are not given the chance to
education as they are considered to have a short life span.
by table 13 and 14. Table 13 asked if children with sickle cell disease go to
school in their area. 80% says yes, while 20% said no that children with sickle
cell disease do not go to school in their area. Table 14 asked, if no to
question 13, why are they not given the chance for education. 25% said that
they are not given the chance for education because of frequent ailment, 15%
said because of frequent relapses, 20% said people see them as fragile, and 40%
had no response. Robinson (1998) stated that sickle cell disease patients are
considered to have a short life span. So little or no attention is given to
their care and well being. Other researcher like Caraber (1998) recorded in his
research work that most sickle cell patients are not given the chance to
education as they are considered to have a short life span.
Research question 4: Do they have knowledge of
possible ways of preventing the occurrence of sickle cell disease?
possible ways of preventing the occurrence of sickle cell disease?
Table 12 answered this
question. It asked how sickle cell disease can be prevented, if respondent
answer yes to question in table 11. 15% said it can be prevented through
environmental and personal hygiene, 50% said through going for blood screening
before marriage, 10% said through adequate diet intake, while 25% said by not marrying a carrier or
individual with the disease. This is in line with Nwafor (2001), who noted that
the way to prevent the disease is through blood screening for genotype before
marriage and not marrying a carrier or individual with the disease.
question. It asked how sickle cell disease can be prevented, if respondent
answer yes to question in table 11. 15% said it can be prevented through
environmental and personal hygiene, 50% said through going for blood screening
before marriage, 10% said through adequate diet intake, while 25% said by not marrying a carrier or
individual with the disease. This is in line with Nwafor (2001), who noted that
the way to prevent the disease is through blood screening for genotype before
marriage and not marrying a carrier or individual with the disease.
