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December 8, 2025Blood

Healthcare transition readiness for sickle cell disease: A high- and low- income comparative analysis

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JPJerlym S. PorterDSDaniela SalaTOThais Oliveira

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Overview

Comparative analysis reveals disparities in HCT readiness among adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease, suggesting needs for improved healthcare access.

Key Points

  • Transition readiness scores for adolescents and young adults with sickle cell disease differ significantly between Brazil and the US.
  • Lower SMSC scores and predictors like disease-modifying therapies were identified among Brazilian participants.
  • Observational analysis of healthcare access and transition strategies in adolescents and young adults across two countries was conducted.
  • Highlighting the importance of structured education and support for improving outcomes in low-resource settings.

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Porter et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69362f634fa91c937236ddfdhttps://doi.org/10.1182/blood-2025-4740
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