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Background: Sickle Cell Anemia is characterized by a modification in the shape of the red blood cell from smooth, donut-shape into a crescent or half-moon shape. The misshapen cells lack plasticity and can block small blood vessels, impairing blood flow. This condition leads to shortened red blood cell survival, and subsequent anemia also known as sickle cell anemia. Poor blood oxygen levels and blood vessel blockages in people with sickle cell disease can lead to chronic acute pain syndromes, severe bacterial infections and necrosis (tissue death). Aim: The aim of the study was to correlate the level of knowledge and quality of life among sickle cell anemic patients. Objectives: 1. Assess the level of knowledge on sickle cell anemia and quality of life among sickle cell anemic patient. 2. Find correlation between the level of knowledge on sickle cell anemia and quality of life among sickle cell anemic patient. 3. Find the association between levels of Knowledge among sickle cell anemic patient and selected demographic variables. 4. To find the association between quality of life among sickle cell anemic patients and selected demographic variables. Methodology: A descriptive correlational survey design through non probability purposive sampling 100 samples were selected from areas of Dadra and Nagar Haveli. The final study was conducted from 16/10/23 to 25/11/23. Demographic data and structure knowledge questionnaire was used to collect basic information and assess the knowledge level and standardize tool SF-36 was used to check the quality of life of sickle cell anemic patients. The data was analyzed and interpreted based on descriptive and inferential statistics. Result: The result of the study shows that 9% were having inadequate knowledge, 68% of them were having moderate knowledge and 23% were having adequate knowledge on sickle cell anemia. 19% of the participants having poor Quality of Life, 64% had average Quality of Life and only 17% had good Quality of Life. The p- value is <0.001 which is highly significant. Thus, the level of knowledge and quality of life gives a significant correlation through average quality of life. Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that knowledge is must to improve the health related quality of life among sickle cell anemic patients.