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Social adjustment in three cultures: data from families affected by chronic blood disorders. A sibling study

C Clemente1, J Tsiantis, I Kolvin

  • 1Tavistock Centre, Child and Family Department, London, UK. clementec@noot.freeserve.co.uk

Haemophilia : the Official Journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia
|April 16, 2003
PubMed

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Children with beta-thalassaemia experience more social difficulties than their siblings. Advances in haemophilia treatment allow for more typical childhoods, though social dysfunction is common across these blood disorder families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Hematology
  • Child Development

Background:

  • Families with chronic pediatric blood disorders like haemophilia and beta-thalassaemia face unique psychosocial challenges.
  • Understanding the impact of these conditions on children's social functioning is crucial for developing targeted support.
  • Previous research has highlighted the need for more data on psychosocial dysfunction in these populations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and compare the rates of psychosocial dysfunction in children with haemophilia and beta-thalassaemia versus their unaffected siblings.
  • To identify factors associated with social dysfunction, such as age and specific medical conditions.
  • To contribute to the understanding of resilience and social adjustment in families managing blood disorders.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional, multicentre study involving 115 families with blood disorders.
  • Data collection included sociodemographic, developmental, and clinical information.
  • The Social Adjustment Scale, adapted for school-aged children, assessed social functioning over the preceding year.

Main Results:

  • Children with beta-thalassaemia exhibited significantly higher rates of social dysfunction compared to unaffected siblings and children with haemophilia.
  • Older children, particularly those with beta-thalassaemia, showed increased social dysfunction at school.
  • While therapeutic advances in haemophilia facilitate near-normal lives for affected boys, overall social dysfunction rates were higher than in general population surveys.

Conclusions:

  • The medical experiences associated with beta-thalassaemia likely contribute to higher social dysfunction rates.
  • Therapeutic progress in haemophilia management positively impacts social adjustment.
  • Psychosocial dysfunction is a notable concern in families with these blood disorders, warranting further investigation with local population controls.

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