Abstract

The purpose of this investigation was to assess the deleterious, psychosocial effects of the sickle cell disease process on children between the ages of 6 and 14 years. The problem involves the stressful nature of sickle cell disease (physically and psychologically) and the need to investigate the association between the moderating variables (social support) and the frequency of sickle cell crises.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 8905089; ProQuest document ID: 303516751. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Ruby L. Wesley-Shadow, PhD, RN

Sigma Membership

Gamma Beta

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Chronically Ill Children, Blood Disorders, Health Outcomes

Advisor

Ora Strickland

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

University of Maryland, Baltimore

Degree Year

1987

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None: Degree-based Submission

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Date of Issue

2020-07-24

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