PubMed · 1996 · 11 citations · 0 references
MedicineHematologyHemostasisInfectious Disease EpidemiologyTransfusion MedicineBlood Product ManagementBlood Transfusion ManagementClinical HematologyHematologic DisordersHemolytic DisordersAdult Hemophilia CareBlood Transfusion TherapyCoagulation Factor ConcentratesFactor Viii PhysiologyFactor Viii ReplacementHiv Serologic Testing
OBJECTIVE: To review haemophilia care in Zimbabwe. DESIGN: Retrospective study. SETTING: Cases seen in both central hospitals and health centres in Harare. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Home treatment hospital admission and HIV seroconversion. RESULTS: Of the expected 500 haemophilicacs in a Zimbabwean male population of five million, only 190 had been registered by mid 1993. Home treatment is effective. CONCLUSION: Haemophilia care in Zimbabwe has a good foundation. Home care is effective and needs to be expanded simultaneously with health education for the cases.