Table 1 General profile of the study population
From: The Acute Chest Syndrome in Cameroonian children living with sickle cell disease
| Characteristic | Number (N = 21) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Age groups | ||
| 0 – 5 years | 11 | 52.4 |
| > 5 years | 10 | 47.6 |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 16 | 76.2 |
| Female | 5 | 23.8 |
| Region of origin | ||
| Adamawa | 1 | 4.8 |
| Centre | 11 | 52.3 |
| Littoral | 1 | 4.8 |
| North-West | 2 | 9.5 |
| South | 3 | 14.3 |
| West | 3 | 14.3 |
| Regularly followed-up | ||
| No | 13 | 61.9 |
| Yes | 9 | 38.1 |
| Adequately vaccinated for the age | ||
| No | 14 | 66.7 |
| Yes | 7 | 33.3 |
| Currently taking folic acid | ||
| No | 12 | 52.1 |
| Yes | 9 | 47.9 |
|
Currently taking antibiotic prophylaxis For the 0–5 years old (N = 11) | ||
| No | 8 | 72.7 |
| Yes | 3 | 27.3 |
