Lived Experiences of Adults with Sickle Cell Disease: A Qualitative Study, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.

Background: Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is most common genetic disorder and its prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa is increasing. Despite increased survival rates, experiences of adults living with SCD in Tanzania is not well explored. This article provides perceived causes of pain crisis, pain self-management approaches and psychosocial implication of SCD.