Assessment of Knowledge, Awareness, and Attitude toward Premarital Screening for Sickle Cell Disease among Young Adults in Central India – A Cross-sectional Study

Key Points

• The study aims to evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and attitudes toward premarital screening for sickle cell disease among young adults.
• Conducted a cross-sectional survey in Central India
• Targeted young adults as study participants
• Assessed knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding sickle cell disease and premarital screening
• Identified significant gaps in knowledge about sickle cell disease among participants
• Highlighted the need for promoting awareness about premarital screening
• Demonstrated a generally positive attitude towards the concept of premarital testing

Abstract