Anemia falciforme: assistência de enfermagem e aporte nutricional nos serviços de atenção básica.

Sickle cell anemia is a genetic disease common. In Brazil, this disease is considered a public health problem, since it affects a significant proportion of the population of African descent . This study aims to gather a body of theoretical knowledge from the published literature about the disease, focusing on nursing care and nutritional support in primary care. This is a review of the last ten years, collected material in public libraries , educational institutions and electronic database. Results revealed that complications result in out of control painful crises, so the role of a nurse and nutritionist seeks to disregard those factors triggering crises, guidance and education, implementing the necessary intervention to each situation, sickle cell disease, nursing care, nutritional support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]