The hemophilia and thrombosis centers in Tucson and Phoenix would like to join efforts to make a meaningful contribution to our understanding of the mental health profile of our pediatric population. This knowledge could contribute to a more tailored approach when designing clinics and programming, and, by identifying mental health issues, inform the development of targeted interventions. We hope to look at the prevalence of depression and anxiety in children with bleeding disorders including hemophilia, von Willebrand disease, and other congenital coagulopathies. We expect that the existence of a chronic health condition could affect a child's psychological development. We're also aware of the critical impact of family culture so our survey will include data on the mental health of the participants’ primary caretakers as well as other significant socioeconomic markers.
Awarded/Presented
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Social Work Excellence Fellowship
Researchers
Maria Iannone