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ArticleResearch and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis2021

Fitness enhances psychosocial well-being and self-confidence in young men with hemophilia: Results from Project GYM.

Kate Khair, Mike Holland, Sandra Dodgson, Paul McLaughlin, Simon Fletcher, Deborah Christie

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Article in Research and practice in thrombosis and haemostasis, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Mike HollandHaemnet London UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9173-4100
Sandra DodgsonHaemnet London UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9191-3184
Paul McLaughlinKatharine Dormandy Haemophilia Centre and Thrombosis Unit Royal Free NHS Foundation Trust London UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5962-7647
Simon FletcherHaemophilia Centre Oxford Haemophilia and Thrombosis Centre The Churchill Hospital Oxford UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9018-6176
Deborah ChristieUniversity College London Hospital NHS Foundation Trust London UK.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6214-2325

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionContemporary hemophilia care supports physical activity, its benefits being well recognized. Despite recognition of the psychological challenges encountered by people with hemophilia, little is known about the psychological impact of physical fitness in this population.

aimTo identify changes in psychological well-being in young men with hemophilia through participation in a gym program.

methodsThis observational feasibility study of a 6-month gym participation program used validated questionnaires pre- and poststudy to evaluate motivation to exercise, physical activity levels, self-efficacy, self-esteem, and quality of life. Individual audio-recorded interviews about study participation and impact were transcribed verbatim and analyzed for recurring themes using thematic analysis.

resultsNineteen participants aged 18-25 years with hemophilia A or B (all severities ± inhibitor) consented to the study; two were lost to follow-up. There was a shift in motivation to exercise as shown by the Stages of Change grouping moving from contemplation to action and maintenance phases (

conclusionsThe psychological wellbeing of young men with hemophilia improved during this study. This may have been related to participating in a gym-based, physical exercise program.

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