Factors Influencing Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Regarding Sickle Cell Disease Among the Tharu Community in Bardiya District, Nepal

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Community-based cross-sectional study reveals knowledge gaps in sickle cell disease among Tharu community, suggesting interventions are needed.

Good knowledge about sickle cell disease exists, but poor practices are prevalent among the Tharu community.
74.5% of respondents showed good knowledge, while 81.8% demonstrated poor practices regarding sickle cell disease.
Poor knowledge and negative attitudes were significantly linked to factors like illiteracy, occupation, and income.
Culturally appropriate interventions are essential to mitigate the burden of sickle cell disease in Nepal.

Sankhi et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Community-based cross-sectional study reveals knowledge gaps in sickle cell disease among Tharu community, suggesting interventions are needed.