Abstract

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is a chronic genetic disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, with Nigeria having the highest burden. Despite the availability of government hospitals, SCD patients in Nigeria face significant psychosocial challenges that affect their healthcare-seeking behavior that received much attention is the counselling of people affected by the disease.

This study review to explore the psychosocial behavior of SCD patients in Nigeria. It started by conceptualizing the psychosocial problems, counselling and Sickle Cell Disease before delving into the psychosocial impacts of an SCD Diagnosis, psychological needs of Sickle Cell patients in Nigeria and counselling Needs of Sickle Cell Disease Patients in Nigeria. The paper also presented the problems of Sickle Cell Disease Counselling in Nigeria and finally provided the suggestions.