Avaliação da hemoglobina s em estudantes universitários do Agreste de Pernambuco

Abstract

Sickle cell anemia is considered one of the most common inherited diseases in the world; the same is caused by the presence of hemoglobin S, in the case of a genetic alteration. The main objective of this study was to determine the frequency of Hb S in a population of university students. This is a descriptive cross-sectional study where blood samples of 102 individuals selected for convenience, scholars from 18 to 49 years old were analyzed. Sampling and analyzes were carried out in an IES from November 2015 to March 2016. Of the evaluated participants positive samples were detected for the sickling test. The results found in the study was not satisfactory, the low number of samples and a possible weakening of the test used. It follows then, that calls for the implementation of other specific tests and evaluation of a larger number of samples. However, research has shown to be an important warning to students in order that sickle cell anemia is highly prevalent in the state of Pernambuco and requires more attention from public health services.