Identification of optimal thalassemia screening strategies for migrant populations in Thailand using a qualitative approach

• Main Authors: Julia Z. Xu (Author), Meghan Foe (Author), Wilaslak Tanongsaksakul (Author), Thidarat Suksangpleng (Author), Supachai Ekwattanakit (Author), Suchada Riolueang (Author), Marilyn J. Telen (Author), Bonnie N. Kaiser (Author), Vip Viprakasit (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Thalassemia is a common inherited hemoglobin disorder in Southeast Asia. Severe thalassemia can lead to significant morbidity for patients and economic strain for under-resourced health systems. Thailand's thalassemia prevention and control program has successfully utilized...