Adolescents' perceptions of psychosocial factors related to sickle cell disease

Author(s): Varlik, L., Dancer, J.

Journal/Book: Percept Mot Skills. 1998; 86: PO Box 9229, Missoula, MT 59807. Perceptual Motor Skills. 626-626.

Abstract: 12 adolescents with sickle cell disease rated psychosocial reactions to their disease. They had positive social and family relationships but had concerns about body development, self-confidence, being a burden on their families, and death.

Note: Article Gentry BF, Univ Arkansas, 2801 S Univ, Little Rock,AR 72204 USA

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