Journal of Blood Disorders & Transfusion

Nizmah Mahani Mokhri

Publications

• Research Article
  Thalassemia Distribution Based on Screening Programs in the Population of the East Malaysian State of Sabah
  Author(s): Lailatul Hadziyah Mohd Pauzy, Ezalia Esa, Nizmah Mahani Mokhri, Yuslina Mat Yusoff, Nurul Amira Jamaludin and Zubaidah ZakariaLailatul Hadziyah Mohd Pauzy, Ezalia Esa, Nizmah Mahani Mokhri, Yuslina Mat Yusoff, Nurul Amira Jamaludin and Zubaidah Zakaria
  
  Objective: The aim of the study is to examine the distribution of thalassemia in the indigenous population of Sabah where thalassemia is most prevalent in Malaysia based on screening programs carried out at the public health centers. Method: A total of 645 blood samples were obtained from all over Sabah for thalassemia screening in the month of May 2013. High performance Liquid Chromatography and Capillary Electrophoresis were used for analyzing the hemoglobin subtypes. Result: 94% of the total sample came from voluntary screening offered at primary care level and various government-promoted programs while the other 6% were cascade screening. The study included patients from the age of 1 to 73 years old. The majority (97%; 624/645) were indigenous people and 94% of the total sample came from voluntary screening offered.. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9864.1000395

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