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

• DOI: 10.1111/hae.14366
• Publication Date: 2021-06-19T13:45:35Z
• Authors: Olav Versloot; Erna C. van Balen; Shermarke Hassan; Saskia E.M. Schols; Frank W.G. Leebeek; Jeroen Eikenboom; Michiel Coppens; Lize F.D. van Vulpen; Cees Smit; Mariëtte H.E. Dri...; Janjaap van der Net; Samantha C. Gouw; Kathelijn Fischer
• Keywords: Adult; joint bleeds; 4. Education; haemophilia; Original Articles; Middle Aged; Hemophilia A; 16. Peace & justice; 3. Good health; 03 medical and health sciences; Radboudumc 16: Vascular damage RIHS: Radboud Institute for Health Sciences; Cross-Sectional Studies; 0302 clinical medicine; children; Surveys and Questionnaires; Athletic Injuries; Humans; sports; Child; Haematology - Radboud University Medical Center; injuries; Sports

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.