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Describing the growth and nutritional status of sickle cell disease children and adolescents with reference to WHO growth standards in Cameroon

Crossref DOI link: https://doi.org/10.1186/s40795-022-00650-4

Published Online: 2022-12-27

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Authors

Charlotte, Eposse Ekoube

Ritha Carole, Mbono Betoko

Calixthe, Ida Penda

Jeanne Georgette, Mony Elimbi

Patricia, Epee

Iyawa, Hassanatou

Edgar, Mandeng Ma Linwa http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4058-3509
Michael Ngenge, Budzi

Gaelle, Ntsoli Kofane

Claudia, Ekame Bulu Bianca

Dicka, Sajida Misse

Paul, Koki Ndombo

Daniele-Christiane, Kedy Mangamba Koum
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Article History

Received: 2 September 2022

Accepted: 14 December 2022

First Online: 27 December 2022

Declarations

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: This study was conducted following ethics directives related to research on humans in Cameroon. The study received ethical clearance from the Institutional Committee of Ethics for Research for Human Health of the University of Douala (N° CEI-UDO/301/12/2015/T) and, administrative agreement (N°5317/AR/MINSANTE/DHL/CM) was obtained from the Director of Laquintinie Hospital. Before enrollment and the administration of questionnaire, parents and adolescents were informed on the purpose and process of the investigation and a signed informed consent was obtained from the children’s parents/guardians. Furthermore, in addition to this informed consent, adolescents (patients 10 years and above) without prejudice also signed an assent form before enrolment in the study. Respect for the confidentiality of the data collected throughout the duration of the study was ensure.

: Not applicable.

: The author(s) declared no potential conflicts of interest concerning the research, authorship, and/or publication of this article.

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