Determining causes of death among individuals with haemophilia in Afghanistan

Introduction Haemophilia is a well‐known bleeding disorder that affects people worldwide. The main therapeutic strategy is regular infusion of exogenous factor VIII to ensure an optimal haemostatic standard. Morbidity and mortality of individuals with haemophilia has decreased in developing countrie...

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Published in:Haemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia 2022-01, Vol.28 (1), p.86-90
Main Authors: Mousavi, Seyed Hamid, Arif, Shamim, Madadi, Shekiba, Mansouritorghabeh, Hassan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Afghanistan
Bleeding
Cause of Death
Coagulation factors
Cross-Sectional Studies
Death
Developing countries
Factor VIII
haemophilia
Hemophilia
Hemophilia A - complications
Hemorrhage
Humans
LDCs
Morbidity
mortality
Retrospective Studies
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Summary:Introduction Haemophilia is a well‐known bleeding disorder that affects people worldwide. The main therapeutic strategy is regular infusion of exogenous factor VIII to ensure an optimal haemostatic standard. Morbidity and mortality of individuals with haemophilia has decreased in developing countries due to improvement in early detection, advanced treatments, and comprehensive population outreach efforts. However, individuals with bleeding disorders in developing countries like Afghanistan do not have access to such therapeutic facilities. Aims The goals of this study were to determine the causes of death and findings related to death among in individuals with bleeding disorders in Afghanistan. Methods This study conducted as a retrospective cross‐sectional study of 387 individuals with bleeding disorders (mainly haemophilia) in Afghanistan. Results All registered individuals with bleeding disorders in Afghanistan were interviewed by telephone. Among the 387 individuals with bleeding disorders, there were 136 deaths. Most deaths occurred in individuals aged 1–15 years (66.2%). Intracranial haemorrhage was the leading cause of death in individuals with haemophilia A and B. Conclusion These findings revealed that supply of coagulation factor concentrates, facilities for haemostasis diagnosis, and trained haematologists is inadequate in Afghanistan.
ISSN:1351-8216
1365-2516
DOI:10.1111/hae.14462