Haemoglobinopathies encountered at Khoula Hospital, Oman A retrospective study
Journal Title: Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal - Year 2008, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
Te objective of this study was to find out the frequency of abnormal haemoglobins (Hb) in patients referred to Khoula Hospital, Oman and compare the data from other studies by assessing a large number of patients. Methods: Te results of 27,403 patients, either admitted to Khoula Hospital or referred to it from different health centres during the 4 years of the study from January 200 till December 2004, were analysed for haemoglobinopathies. Te laboratory methods used for detection of abnormal haemoglobins were sickle cell solubility test and haemoglobin electrophoresis. Results: Te frequency of sickle cell trait was 7.5%, sickle cell disease 0.46% and other Hb variants were 0.02%. Te results correlate well with that of the National Genetic Blood Disorder Survey carried out by the research and studies department, Ministry of Health, Sultanate of Oman, during a 4 year period from January 200 till December 2004. Conclusion: Tis retrospective study demonstrates the high prevalence of haemoglobinopathies among the studied group of patients. More attention to the importance of health education and genetic counselling is required for the prevention of this public health problem in the country.
Authors and Affiliations
Gihan Adly| Haematology Section, Khoula Hospital Laboratory, Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman, A Rajappa| Haematology Section, Khoula Hospital Laboratory, Khoula Hospital, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman
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