Evaluation of Knowledge of Patients with Hemophilia Regarding Their Diseases and Treatment in Iran
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In this cross-sectional study, 30 patients with hemophilia A and B who were registered at the Hemophilia Center of Shiraz, Fars Province, southern Iran, were investigated between March and October of 2013. The data collection form consisted of two parts including demographic data and 22 specific questions regarding assessment of knowledge of the patients regarding the disease and treatment. In this latter section specific topics included appropriate treatment, disease transmission, physiotherapy application, management of bleeding, and the most common symptoms of bleeding.
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