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[Social functioning and psychopathologic risk factors in hemophilic children]

Sandra Sarmiento1, Cecilia Carruyo de Vizcaíno, Edgardo Carrizo

  • 1Banco de Sangre del Estado Zulia, Venezuela.

Revista Medica De Chile
|March 15, 2006
PubMed

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Many children with hemophilia experience mental health issues and social challenges. Psychopathologic factors often manifest within the family environment, impacting overall well-being.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Hematology
  • Child Psychology
  • Social Determinants of Health

Background:

  • Children with hemophilia often face significant mental health and social functioning challenges.
  • Understanding these challenges is crucial for comprehensive care and support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the mental health status of children diagnosed with hemophilia.
  • To identify specific psychopathologic factors affecting hemophilic children's well-being.

Main Methods:

  • A study involving 34 hemophilic children aged 5-13 years.
  • Utilized a translated "Domingo" Mental Health Survey with animated cartoon questions.
  • Assessed family, school, relationship, and emotional functioning, analyzing aggressiveness, depression/anxiety, and rejection.

Main Results:

  • 35% of hemophilic children were classified as having pathologic mental health, with 20% doubtful and 44% normal.
  • Higher rates of abnormality were observed in children with severe (67%) and moderate (57%) hemophilia compared to mild (45%).
  • Psychopathologic factors like aggressiveness and depression/anxiety were prominent in family and emotional domains; rejection was noted in the family area.

Conclusions:

  • Psychopathologic factors significantly impact children with hemophilia, predominantly within the family environment.
  • The severity of hemophilia correlates with the likelihood of mental health abnormalities and social functioning deficits.
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