Practice of Iranian Adolescents with Hemophilia in Prevention of Complications of Hemophilia

Sports and Children with Hemophilia: Current Trends

Hemophilia is a sex-linked recessive disorder characterized by a lack of blood factors necessary for clotting. This review aims to investigate the benefits of sports activities in children with hemophilia in terms of both physical and psychological wellness. Sports activity is necessary for children with hemophilia to preserve joints’ range of motion, reduce joint bleeding, improve muscle mass and strength, enhance proprioception and prevent secondary chronic diseases. In the past, high-impact sports were usually forbidden in children with hemophilia because of their high bleeding risk. Recent studies, however, have shown that prophylaxis therapy can allow a hemophilic child to take part in vigorous activities or high-impact sports. The benefits of sports activity in children with hemophilia are expressed by a better muscular trophism and an improved bone mineral density. Moreover, physical activity has a positive impact on children’s psychosocial well-being. Due to prophylaxis therapy, the quality of life of children with hemophilia is similar to their peers, and this has allowed an improvement in sports participation, including team sports.

Evaluation of gum health status in hemophilia patients in Birjand (a case-control study)

BACKGROUND

Gum bleeding in the absence of trauma or injury in adults with haemophilia is often reported. So hemophilic patients require special care and attention in various dentistry practices. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the gingival health status in patients with hemophilia in Birjand in 2018-2019.

METHODS

Sampling was used in this case-control study to recruit cases (89 patients with hemophilia) and 89 individuals as control group recruited randomly from the general population, which were matched with cases based on gender, age and place of residence. Clinical examinations included dental health and salivary assessments. After taking informed consent from cases who had the inclusion criteria for the study, information including demographic characterizes, family history, viral infections, coagulation history, and the time of onset treatment was recorded. Oral examination was done by catheter and dental mirror. MGI (Modified gingival index) and Periodontal Index (PI) were determined for each subject.

RESULTS

In this study, 84.3% of the hemophilia patients were males and 76.4% of them had a family history of hemophilia. The results show that difference between the mean of MGI and PI in hemophilic patients and healthy subjects is not statistically significant (P>0.05) while, it is higher in hemophilic patients than healthy subjects, but this difference is not statistically significant (P>0.05). Also, with increasing age, MGI and PI showed a significant increase (P<0.05).

CONCLUSION

Although the higher MGI and PI index in hemophilia patients, attention to oral health and frequent control in hemophiliac is necessary. Also, to prevent dental problems and further bleeding play an important role.