Social and economic indicators of well-being among hemophiliacs over a 5-year period.
The psychosocial characteristics of a 1983 population of hemophiliacs were described and compared to the 1978 patient population from the same hemophilia center to document any improvements that newer medical treatment and social programming were expected to bring and to compare the 1983 population of hemophiliacs to the general population. Findings included a reduction in the use of pain medication, an increase in the number of 18-35 year olds in school, and a decrease in the proportion of unemployed to employed workers. This updated profile will be helpful for professionals who are planning comprehensive programs for hemophiliacs, including those who have tested seropositive for AIDS.
Hernandez
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Department of Psychiatry, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, Chapel Hill 27514.
Gray
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Lineberger
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D004522:Educational Status; D004651:Employment; D006291:Health Policy; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006467:Hemophilia A / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors