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Factors associated with delays in seeking treatment for acute bleeding among persons living with haemophilia in Uganda: a cross-sectional mixed methods study

Authors :
Kisakye Agnes
Kasirye Phillip Gitah
Muramuzi Dan
Opuch Daniel
Nampiima Joan
Ndeezi Grace
Yeka Adoke
Vultur Horatiu
Source :
The Journal of Haemophilia Practice, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 106-118 (2023)
Publication Year :
2023
Publisher :
Sciendo, 2023.

Abstract

Haemophilia is associated with a high tendency of acute bleeding episodes which can lead to severe morbidity and mortality in the absence of prompt care. Although delay in seeking care can lead to adverse outcomes, many people with haemophilia (PwH) in Uganda do not report to haemophilia treatment centres (HTCs) for treatment in the event of acute bleeding within the two hours recommended by the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). Information on factors associated with delays in seeking care is limited.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
20553390
Volume :
10
Issue :
1
Database :
Directory of Open Access Journals
Journal :
The Journal of Haemophilia Practice
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsdoj.1c35a53c533a45e092d3d2b638d44b0c
Document Type :
article
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.2478/jhp-2023-0018