Correlates of hopelessness in clinically stable nigerian adults with sickle cell disease

Conclusion: Hopelessness among clinically stable Nigerian adults with SCD is significantly influenced by hemoglobin concentration and psychological variables (resilience and depression). These variables can serve as templates for the development of health promotion strategies (medical and psychological) aimed specifically at the amelioration of the severity of hopelessness within this population.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: Source Type: research