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ArticleHaemophilia : the official journal of the World Federation of Hemophilia2025

Physical Activity Awareness and Understanding of Treatment Protection Among People With Haemophilia and Their Caregivers in Central Europe.

Angelika Batorova, Atanas Banchev, Ana Boban, Brigitte Brand, Melen Brinza, Barbara Faganel Kotnik, Csongor Kiss, Gediminas Puras, Jan Rajnoch, Ester Zapotocka

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Angelika BatorovaDepartment of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, Faculty of Medicine of Comenius University and University Hospital, Bratislava, Slovakia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0567-4250
Atanas BanchevDepartment of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, University Hospital' Tzaritza Giovanna - ISUL.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6148-3737
Ana BobanDepartment of Internal Medicine, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Zagreb, Croatia.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3532-2336
Brigitte BrandCentral Laboratory, Kantonsspital Graubünden, Chur, Switzerland.
Melen BrinzaDepartment of Hematology, Fundeni Clinical Institute, Bucharest, Romania.
Barbara Faganel KotnikDepartment of Oncology and Hematology, University Children's Hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Csongor KissDivision of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Institute of Pediatrics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary.
Gediminas PurasSobi, Basel, Switzerland.
Jan RajnochSobi, Prague, Czech Republic.
Ester ZapotockaDepartment of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, University Hospital Motol, Prague, Czech Republic.ORCID https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5430-1134

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Swedish Orphan Biovitrum s.r.o. (Sobi), Czech Republic
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundPhysical activity is now considered generally beneficial for persons with haemophilia (PWH). However, the specific type and extent of activity and its impact on quality of life (QoL) and bleed protection during exercise is under-researched. This knowledge gap should significantly impact PWH's ability to manage their condition optimally.

objectiveTo explore levels of physical activity and understand bleed protection during exercise among PWH as part of the Liberate Life project.

methodsA web-based survey was conducted across eight European countries between August and September 2023. The online survey was developed by haemophilia treatment experts and patient association representatives according to the Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys (CHERRIES) method. The 24-question survey, distributed to PWH or their parents/caregivers, covered topics such as demographics, the impact of haemophilia on daily life, bleed protection understanding and involvement in physical activities. An activity index was used to categorize PWH as 'more' or 'less' active.

resultsOf 374 respondents analysed, PWH engagement in physical activities, mainly low-impact activities like walking, swimming or cycling, was high (90.9%). Most respondents (74.9%) were 'less active' according to the activity index. There was a significant knowledge gap in respondents' understanding of bleed protection provided by factor and non-factor therapies. Joint health (68.7%), disease severity (69.3%) and capability for physical activity (62.3%) were indicated as key variables influencing PWH QoL.

conclusionThese findings underscore the need for educational programs to improve PWH's understanding of protective factor levels and the role of non-factor therapies in managing haemophilia.

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PMCPMC12462586

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