Public Perceptions and Attitudes of Bangladeshi Population towards Thalassemia Prevention: A Nationwide Study

Nur-EAlam Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Md Shariful Islam (  sharifbge@uky.edu ) University of Kentucky https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7631-882X Umme Suriea MBSTU: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Ramisa Binti Mohiuddin MBSTU: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Md. Muzahidul Islam MBSTU: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Sumaiya Akter Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Salma Aktar MBSTU: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Nahid Mahamud Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Omaima Nasif King Saud University Sulaiman Ali Alharbi King Saud University Gaber El-Saber Batiha Damanhour University Md. Nazmul Islam Bappy Sylhet Agricultural University Dipankar Sardar Khulna University Mst. Mahmuda Khatun MBSTU: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University Kamal Chowdhury Cla in University A. K. M. Mohiuddin MBSTU: Mawlana Bhashani Science and Technology University

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