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The knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of populations play a key role in the prevention and management of the disease. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the population of Souza with regard to sickle cell disease.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional KAP study was conducted from December 2024 to August 2025 in the Bayon neighbourhood (Souza, Cameroon). A non-probability convenience sample was used to include 234 participants aged 18 years and older. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered face-to-face. Descriptive and bivariate analyses were performed using RStudio, using the chi-square test with a significance threshold set at p &lt; 0.05.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>In total, 50.43% of participants had a low level of knowledge about sickle cell disease, and 54.70% reported having no prior knowledge. Attitudes were desirable or good in 75.8% of respondents, while 45.3% adopted inappropriate practices. Level of knowledge, attitudes and practices were significantly associated with age, level of education and occupation (p &lt; 0.05).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This study reveals significant gaps in knowledge, attitudes and practices related to sickle cell disease in the Bayon neighbourhood of Souza. 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