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- Title
Frequency and causes of hospitalization in HIV-negative children and adolescents with haemophilia A or B and its effect on academic achievement.
- Authors
Wong, W. Y.; Donfield, S. M.; Rains, E.; FitzGerald, G.; Pearson, S. K.; Gomperts, E. D.
- Abstract
The aim of the study is to determine the causes and frequency of hospitalization in HIV-negative boys and adolescents with haemophilia and evaluate their impact on academic achievement. One hundred and twenty-six HIV-negative boys and adolescents were followed prospectively from 1989–96, at 14 comprehensive haemophilia treatment centres. One hundred and fifteen participants with haemophilia A or B were included in the investigation. These participants contributed an average of 57.8 months of follow-up. There were 203 hospitalizations in 65 participants and 50 participants were never hospitalized. Haemarthroses and soft tissue bleeds accounted for 46 and 44 causes of hospitalization. Central line infection was the third most common cause. Participants with inhibitor had the majority of central line infections and hospitalizations. Intracranial haemorrhage resulted in five hospitalizations in two participants. Other causes of bleeding accounted for 22% of hospitalizations. The median number of hospitalizations per year was 0.18. Duration of hospital stay was significantly related to lower spelling scores. Acute and chronic joint problems and soft tissue bleeds still account for the majority of hospitalizations. Positive inhibitor status was associated with higher numbers of hospitalizations and central line infections. Academic achievement was affected, to some degree, by length of hospital stay.
- Subjects
HEMOPHILIA; BLOOD coagulation disorders; HEMOPHILIA in children; ACADEMIC achievement; HOSPITAL care; HIV
- Publication
Haemophilia, 2004, Vol 10, Issue 1, p27
- ISSN
1351-8216
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1046/j.1351-8216.2003.00824.x