Table 1 Characteristics of study participants
| Characteristics | HbSS n (%) | HbAA n (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Male | 55 (50%) | 71 (64%) |
| Female | 55 (50%) | 29 (46%) | |
| Age (years) | 5–10 | 84 (77.0%) | 66 (62.0%) |
| 11–15 | 26 (23.0%) | 44 (48.0%) | |
| Weight (Kg) | 11–20 | 38 (30.9%) | 51 (49.0%) |
| 21–30 | 21 (19.1%) | 44 (40.0%) | |
| 31–40 | 32 (32.0%) | 12 (10.9%) | |
| 41–50 | 15 (13.6%) | 3 (2.7%) | |
| 51–60 | 4 (3.6%) | 0 (0%) | |
| Hb level (g/dl) | 6–8.9 | 79 (71.6%) | 4 (3.6%) |
| 9–11.9 | 27 (25.3%) | 7 (6.4%) | |
| ≥ 12 | 4 (3.0%) | 88 (80%) | |