STUDY OF NON-ADHERENCE TO THE TREATMENT OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE: A FAMILY CASE STUDY
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v25i0.62908Keywords:
Pharmacological treatment, Patient cooperation, Chronic disease, Prejudice, Social isolation.Abstract
Objective: To gain insight on the aspects that impact non-adherence to sickle cell disease
treatment in a family with several sick members.
Method: Single case study of four siblings with sickle cell disease monitored at a Referral
Center in the state of Bahia, Brazil. Data was collected with the use of a questionnaire, open
interviews and themed story-drawing.
Results: The following themes emerged: Prejudice and discrimination promote self-isolation;
Transportation problems prevent patients to get to health services; The health unit is a space
that amplifies doubts and uncertainty; Hopelessness leads to treatment withdrawal.
Conclusion: Social assistance, emotional, instrumental and educational support are essential
to reduce the vulnerability of families experiencing sickle cell disease. The contents addressed
in health facilities must include perspectives on positive experiences, encouraging hope and
the construction of meanings during life in the process of chronic illness, in order to increase
treatment adherence.
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