‎APPRAISAL OF KNOWLEDGE OF CAUSES, CONSEQUENCES AND PREVENTIVE MEASURES OF SICKLE CELL ANEMIA AMONG SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KANO MUNICIPAL, KANO STATE NIGERIA ‎

‎ABSTRACT ‎This study appraised the knowledge of causes, consequences and preventive measures of sickle cell anemia among senior secondary school students in Kano Municipal, Kano State. To achieve this purpose four research questions were developed guided the study. A survey research design was used for the study. The population of the study was Eight hundred and ninety-six. The sample size of the study was One hundred and twenty (120). The instrument for data collection was a self-developed Questionnaire and administered. Out of the 120 copies of questionnaire was distributed, 80 were fully completed and returned for analysis. Simple frequency and percentage was used for demographic information of the respondents as well the responses on the research questionnaire. The findings of the study revealed that Senior Secondary School Students lack adequate knowledge on sickle cell anemia. Senior secondary school Students lack adequate knowledge on the consequences of Sickle cell anemia. Senior secondary school Students lack knowledge on the preventive and control measures of Sickle cell anemia. It was recommended among others that Educational workshop should be organized by school administration in collaboration with health professionals such as doctors, genetic counselling or public health officials, Teachers and curriculum developers should ensure that sickle cell anemia is taught as part of biology or health science lessons, Students health clubs or peer leaders, guided by school counsellors or NGOs focused on genetic health awareness and Health professionals or NGOs in partnership with school administration should offer free and affordable genetic screening and counselling sessions. ‎