ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2015
The lived experiences of adolescents with sickle cell disease in Kingston, Jamaica.
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- Low self-esteem in adolescents with sickle cell disease: Determinants and coping mechanisms; A mixed methods study.PloS one · 2026Article
- Lived Experiences of Clinical Depression Among Adolescents With Sickle Cell Anemia in Dar-es-salaam, Tanzania: A Qualitative Study.Research square · 2025Article
- A meta-ethnography of how children and young people with chronic non-cancer pain and their families experience and understand their condition, pain services, and treatments.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Review
- Examining Mental Health, Education, Employment, and Pain in Sickle Cell Disease.JAMA network open · 2023Article
- Spirituality Experiences in Hemophilia Patients: A Phenomenological Study.Journal of religion and health · 2019Article
- Self-management recommendations for sickle cell disease: A Ghanaian health professionals' perspective.Health science reports · 2018Article
- Children's Mathematics and Verbal Self-concepts and Externalizing Behaviors: The Moderating Role of Peer Rejection at School.Frontiers in psychology · 2017Article
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Abstract
aimTo explore the lived experiences of adolescents with sickle cell disease, in Kingston, Jamaica.
methodA descriptive qualitative design was used for this research. In-depth interviews were conducted with six adolescents with sickle cell disease at a Sickle Cell Unit operated by the University of the West Indies. Interviews were audiotaped, transcribed, and thematically analyzed.
resultsThe majority of the adolescents demonstrated a positive self-concept. They reported strong family, school, and peer support which made them feel accepted. All were actively engaged in social activities such as parties, but had challenges participating in sporting activities. Various coping strategies were utilized to address challenges of the disease including praying, watching television, and surfing the Internet.
conclusionSickle cell disease can be very challenging for the adolescent, but with positive self-concept and increased social support, especially from family and peers, these adolescents were able to effectively cope with their condition and live productive lives.
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