This study investigated the relationship between stress and pain crisis incidence in pediatric Sickle Cell Anemia (SCA). It was hypothesized that SCA children were exposed to higher levels of stress than healthy children. It was also hypothesized that a significant positive correlation existed between level of stress and pain crisis incidence both within and between years. The sample consisted of 20 Black elementary school children with SCA. There were 12 female and 8 male children. The period of investigation included the calendar years 1983 and 1984. Pain crisis incidence was determined through parent interviews and verified by a review of medical records.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc331499 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Norsworthy, William Ludy, 1948- |
| Contributors | Martin, Sander, 1939-, Patton, Robert W., Burke, Angela J., Toledo, Jose Raphael, Marshall, Linda L. |
| Publisher | North Texas State University |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | vii, 47 leaves: ill., Text |
| Coverage | 1983-1984 |
| Rights | Public, Norsworthy, William Ludy, 1948-, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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