Social determinants of health and treatment center affiliation: analysis from the sickle cell disease implementation consortium registry

• Main Authors: Gustavo G. Mendez (Author), Judith M. Nocek (Author), Donald J. Brambilla (Author), Sara Jacobs (Author), Oladipo Cole (Author), Julie Kanter (Author), Jeffrey Glassberg (Author), Kay L. Saving (Author), Cathy L. Melvin (Author), Robert W. Gibson (Author), Marsha Treadwell (Author), George L. Jackson (Author), Allison A. King (Author), Victor R. Gordeuk (Author), Barbara Kroner (Author), Lewis L. Hsu (Author), Sickle Cell Disease Implementation Consortium (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) suffer early mortality and high morbidity. Many are not affiliated with SCD centers, defined as no ambulatory visit with a SCD specialist in 2 years. Negative social determinants of health (SDOH) can impair access to care. Hypothesis: Negativ...