Research Article

Psychometric Properties of the Greek Haem-A-QoL for Measuring Quality of Life in Greek Haemophilia Patients

Table 6

Statistical significant correlations between Haem-A-QoL scales and sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.

Haem-A-QoL dimensions value
Age groupFamily statusEmploymentEducation levelHaem A/BSeverityHematomasProphylaxisHCV infectionHIV infection

Physical healtha0.0020.023<0.0010.0130.022<0.0010.026
Feelingsa0.0070.015
Viewa0.0200.0090.0410.009
Sports/leisureb0.0220.0060.0180.001<0.001
Work/schoola0.0240.040<0.0010.0140.0070.0020.002
Dealingb0.057
Treatmenta0.0210.0080.023
Futurea0.0010.031
Family planningb0.0480.0010.002
Relations/partnershipb0.0250.0010.0380.001
Total Haem-A-QoLa0.0030.0090.0020.1990.0010.001

Haem A/B stands for haemophilia type A or B.
aAnalysis was performed using independent samples -test or ANOVA. bAnalysis was performed using Mann-Whitney test or Kruskal-Wallis test.