Comparative study of sickle cell disease and rhesus factor compatibility among couples Department: Microbiology By: Ziggerzillion Project ID: 7077 Rating: (5.0) votes: 2Rate this project12345 Price:₦3000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThe incidence of Sickle Cell and Rhesus factor disorders has a considerable impact on death rates across the world. Married students in the Department of Science Laboratory Technolgy Oko, Anambra State were tested on their knowledge of Sickle Cell and Rhesus Factor compatibility. The study looked at how knowledge about Sickle Cell illness and Rhesus Factor compatibility varied according to gender, (ii) academic level, (iii) age, and (iv) religion. The study used a survey-style descriptive research approach. The study''s participants were married students in the Department of Science Laboratory Technolgy Oko, Anambra State. A multistage sampling process was used to choose 200 respondents for the study. Data was collected using a validated structured questionnaire with a reliability value of 0.72. The data was analyzed using descriptive statistics of percentages, and inferential statistics of independent test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) at the 0.05 alpha level. Among the findings were that: 1. The level of knowledge of sickle cell was moderate. 2. The level of knowledge of Rhesus factor compatibility was also moderate. 3. There was no statistically significant difference in the knowledge of sickle cell based on gender (t{198} 1.21, p0.05). 4. There was no statistically significant difference in the knowledge of sickle cell based on age range (t{198} 1.218, p0.05). 5. There was no statistically significant difference in the knowledge of sickle cell on religion (t{198} 1.491, p0.05). The study revealed, among other things, that the students'' understanding of Sickle Cell and Rhesus Factor compatibility was moderate. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Microbiology project topics and materials you might be interested in»Isolation and identification of microbes associated with spoilage bread»Bacterial analysis of urine polluted environment in federal polytechnic Nekede, Owerri»Microbiological quality of palm kernel fruits»Microbiological evaluation of home made grape juice»Therapeutic potential of Moringa Oleifera leaves»Antibacterial activity of honey on staphylococcus aureusescherichia coli and streptococcus pyogen isolated from wound»Bacteriological monitoring of abattoirs in Ehime Mbano in Imo state»Phytochemical screening and antimicrobial assessment of Spondias Mombin (Ijikara)»Proximate, selected vitamins, and minerals analysis of Moringa Oleifera»Biodeterioration of natural and artifical stone»Isolation and identification of bacterial aerosols bioaerosols dump sites in Yenagoa»The effect of crude avocado and pawpaw leaves extract on kidney function of guinea pigs»Microbial examination of raw meat obtained at main abattoir, Offa»Isolation and characterization of fungi associated with the spoilage of corn grown in farms in Rukpokwu community»Incidence of staphylococcus and salmonella species in Kunuaya retailed in Yenagoa