[Psychosocial and academic consequences of beta-thalassemia major in Tunisia]. / Retentissement psychosocial et scolaire de la bêta-thalassémie majeure en Tunisie.

ABSTRACT

In Tunisia, beta-thalassemia major is a real public health problem. A study carried out of patients affected shows that for them, this chronic haemoglobinopathy is a disability hampering their physical activities, their social integration, their academic results and their emotional life.