Similar sports participation as the general population in Dutch persons with haemophilia; results from a nationwide study

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DOI: 10.1111/hae.14366 Publication Date: 2021-06-19T13:45:35Z
ABSTRACT
Although sports participation is advocated in people with haemophilia (PWH), detailed data concerning Dutch PWH lacking.to assess (6-65 years) compared to the general population (GP).Data from a nationwide, cross-sectional study were analysed. Sports (type, duration, frequency) was assessed by Modifiable Activities Questionnaire (MAQ), limitations activities using (Paediatric) Haemophilia List ((Ped)HAL). two highest categories according National Hemophilia Foundation classification considered high-risk sports. Groups Chi-square testing.A total of 524 Adult (median age: 45 (IQR: 30-55); 37% severe) and 126 paediatric 11 8-14); 52% included. higher adults (70%) than GP (58%) similar children (PWH: 68%, GP: 72%). High-risk decreased age PWH: 65% (6-12 17% (50-65 years), which also observed GP. independent severity (non-severe: 67% vs. severe: 65%; P = 0.97), but not 75%, 62%; < 0.01). Non-severe played more severe at 48% (P 0.05), 25% 15% 0.07).These results suggest that comparable dependent adults. Children involved More studies on sports-related injury-risk are needed for adequate counselling.
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