Impact of Hemophilia on the Psychological Health of Hemophilia Patients in Romania

摘要

Advances in hemophilia care lead to decrease of patients' mortality and to a better life expectancy. These improvements raise another problem: patients have to face with supplementary difficulties related to the disease and its treatment, which can generate emotional reactions.In developed countries, hemophiliacs can expect to have a normal life span, to participate fully in school and work activities and to receive home therapy, with minimal disruption of personal and family life. In developing countries, hemophilia patients have a high complications rate (disability, chronic pain, blood-transmitted infections, etc.). Lack of adequate therapy generates fear and uncertainty.