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- 2019
Sex differences in physical activity among Ghanaian patients with sickle cell diseaseDOI: 10.11604/pamj.2019.32.63.14643 Keywords: Physical activity, physical fitness, Sickle Cell Disease, Ghanaian patients Abstract: Musculoskeletal pain and functional limitations experienced by patients with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) impact their physical activity and social behaviour. Yet, we know little about physical activity behaviour in patients with SCD. The aim of this study was to investigate gender differences in physical activity, sedentary time and measures of fitness among Ghanaian adults with SCD. The study also determined the association between outcome variables in this population
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