http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).14
10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).14
Published : Dec 2024
Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Sociologists argue that Thalassemia is a social phenomenon. This research study explores the social support system available for thalassemia carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa with a focus on understanding the challenges they face. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with 2 thalassemia carriers and 12 caregivers to show how family members, peer groups community, and religious members help in the social and mental wellbeing of the carriers. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed using thematic analysis to explore patterns and themes related to social support, cultural practices, and health management. It is explored that due to cousin marriages, it is spread among infants. The study concluded that social support systems prevailed for caregivers and carriers. The study concluded that due to the cultural practice of cousin marriages thalassemia is spread and community sensitization should be started to stop the spread of the disease.
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Thalassemia, Caregivers, Carriers, Swabi, Social Support System
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(1) Fatima Awan
MPhil Scholar, Department of Sociology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
(2) Hussain Ali
Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Abdul Wali Khan University Mardan, KP, Pakistan.
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APA : Awan, F., & Ali, H. (2024). Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Global Sociological Review, IX(IV), 141-149. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).14
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CHICAGO : Awan, Fatima, and Hussain Ali. 2024. "Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." Global Sociological Review, IX (IV): 141-149 doi: 10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).14
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HARVARD : AWAN, F. & ALI, H. 2024. Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Global Sociological Review, IX, 141-149.
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MHRA : Awan, Fatima, and Hussain Ali. 2024. "Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." Global Sociological Review, IX: 141-149
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MLA : Awan, Fatima, and Hussain Ali. "Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." Global Sociological Review, IX.IV (2024): 141-149 Print.
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OXFORD : Awan, Fatima and Ali, Hussain (2024), "Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa", Global Sociological Review, IX (IV), 141-149
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TURABIAN : Awan, Fatima, and Hussain Ali. "Exploring the Social Support System for Thalassemia Carriers in District Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa." Global Sociological Review IX, no. IV (2024): 141-149. https://doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2024(IX-IV).14