Genetic screening for haemoglobin disorders Circulatory System Other hereditary haemolytic anaemias
Conditions
Interventions
The 13 intervention practices were given: posters, and leaflets to explain to the members of the relevant ethnic groups why carrier testing is advisable and how it can be obtained, an aide-memoire car
Sponsors
Record Provided by the NHS R&D 'Time-Limited' National Programme Register - Department of Health (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: It took place in an area of North London where 29% of residents and 43% of births are in the ethnic groups at risk for haemoglobin disorders (mainly Camden, Islington, Haringey and Enfield). Twenty six of the 93 practices using the services of the Whittington haematology laboratory agreed to take part, and were divided into 13 control and 13 intervention practices.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The main outcome measure was the change in the number of requests for screening tests for haemoglobin disorders made by control and intervention practices in the baseline and intervention years. We also recorded the numbers of requests from the non-participating practices. For the 2 year follow-up trial the main outcome measure was the number of requests for screening tests from each intervention practice in 1997 and 1998. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Not provided at time of registration | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed