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- Title
Distribution of β-Thalassemia and Other Hemoglobinopathies in Bangladeshi University Students and Ready-Made Garment Workers.
- Authors
Islam, Mohammad Manirul; Hossain, Fahima; Sakib, Najmuj; Zeba, Zebunnesa; Bhuiyan, AKM Israfil; Mamun, Mohammed A; Kaggwa, Mark Mohan; Yoshimura, Ken; Afrin, Sadia; Selim, Sheikh; Hossain, Moazzem
- Abstract
Background: The inheritable thalassemia and other structural hemoglobinopathies are prevalent globally. In Bangladesh, there is a scarcity of studies concerning thalassemia and other structural hemoglobinopathies. Hence, the present study investigated the prevalence and distribution of β-thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies among the university students and ready-made garment (RMG) workers. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted, whereas a total of 989 subjects were selected randomly from 10 garments industries (n=495) and five universities (n=494) for diagnosis and counseling from April 2018 to August 2018. Basic information related to the study and venous blood was collected and subjected to capillary Hb-electrophoresis for each participant. Results: The present study identified thalassemia carriers and other hemoglobinopathies among 13.6% of the participants (14.1% university students and 13.2% RMG workers). The most common form of hemoglobin formation disorder was the Hb-E trait (10.5%), considering both participants' groups. Other forms of hemoglobin formation disorders observed were a β-thalassemia trait, Hb-D trait, Hb-E disease, and β-thalassemia major. The hemoglobinopathies were significantly associated with the individuals who had a family history of thalassemia and were not vaccinated against hepatitis B in the total sample. Although not statistically suggestive, the most considerable portion (87.3%) of the carriers was unmarried in the present findings. Conclusion: The present study findings are anticipated to help the public health authorities by providing novel data (of a neglected cohort, ie, RGM workers), facilitating the upcoming comprehensive national thalassemia prevention programs.
- Subjects
BANGLADESH; CLOTHING workers; COLLEGE students; THALASSEMIA; DIAGNOSIS; VACCINATION
- Publication
Risk Management & Healthcare Policy, 2021, Issue 14, p2707
- ISSN
1179-1594
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2147/RMHP.S317852