Emotional Well-Being and Social Support Among Kenyan Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease: A Multi-Stakeholder Qualitative Study.

Washington, DC · May 2025

Poster · Clinical Science

Ochieng Yvonne
Duke University
Sonali Patel
Duke University
Ashita Nazareth
Duke University
Cyrus Njuguna
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
Njoki Mwangi
Duke University
Midiwo Nancy
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
Liz Owino
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
Wanyama Millicent
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
Chelagat Saina
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
Melanie Bonner
Duke University
Festus Njuguna
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
Eve Puffer
Duke University
Eric Ayaye
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital
Wilter Rono
Moi Teaching & Referral Hospital

Abstract

A qualitative study with 90 participants (adolescents, caregivers, healthcare providers) highlights emotional challenges and limited social support among Kenyan adolescents with sickle cell disease. Cultural beliefs and systemic barriers deeply influence their mental well-being, revealing opportunities for culturally tailored interventions to strengthen support systems and improve health outcomes.

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Emotional Well-Being and Social Support Among Kenyan Adolescents with Sickle Cell Disease: A Multi-Stakeholder Qualitative Study.

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