Determinants of knowledge, attitudes, and practice towards sickle cell disease in Alebtong district, Lango region, Northern Uganda

This study examines the levels and determinants of knowledge, attitudes, and practice (KAP) towards sickle cell disease in Alebtong district, Lango region, Northern Uganda. Data was obtained from 500 respondents aged 18 years and above in three sub-counties. The study found that more than half of respondents had good knowledge of SCD (60.8%) and good attitudes (87.0%), but very few had ever tested for SCD (4.4%). Multinomial logistic regression identified key determinants including residence, health information channels, and radio listening habits as significantly associated with knowledge and attitudes toward SCD.