Dagmar M Hajducek, Oceana Sinkovic, Pierre Chelle, Alfonso Iorio, Andrea Edginton
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Abstract
Introduction: Haemophilia treatment is costly and only 25% of patients receive adequate care. Although not optimal, Factor VIII (FVIII) low-dose prophylaxis (LDP) may reduce annual joint bleeding rates. Understanding FVIII usage, collected through the Web-Accessible Population Pharmacokinetic Service-Hemophilia (WAPPS-Hemo) platform, and its association with Gross National Income per capita (GNI) and Universal Health Coverage index (UHCI) may provide insights in global disparities.
Aims: To provide insights in FVIII use to advocate for LDP in low-income countries by providing: (i) statistical summary of FVIII usage, LDP prevalence, GNI and UHCI in WAPPS-Hemo in 2017-2023; (ii) estimation of the relationship between LDP probability (PLDP) and GNI/UHCI for children (≤12 years) and adults; (iii) exploratory comparison of pharmacokinetics (PKs) across LDP/non-LDP.
Methods: Descriptive statistics/graphical summaries for (i) and (iii), mixed-effects logistic regression for (ii).
Results: Data from 6223 severe haemophilia patients (ages 0.1-92 years) showed that 18% and 32% of countries used ≤1% LDP infusions in children and adults. LDP prevalence rose annually, peaking at 7% for children and 14% for adults. GNI was found lower in LDP-prevalent countries in children. In both children and adults, PLDP demonstrated an inverse association with GNI and UHCI. PK outcomes were similar across LDP status, except potentially for plasma-derived products in children, however limited by sample size.
Conclusion: Underrepresentation of low-resource countries in WAPPS-Hemo underscores the financial challenges in haemophilia treatment. The association between GNI/UHCI and PLDP suggests cost-driven adoption of LDP in low-resource settings, especially in children. PK outcomes average similarities may facilitate LDP-usage in WAPPS-Hemo.
期刊介绍:
Haemophilia is an international journal dedicated to the exchange of information regarding the comprehensive care of haemophilia. The Journal contains review articles, original scientific papers and case reports related to haemophilia care, with frequent supplements. Subjects covered include:
clotting factor deficiencies, both inherited and acquired: haemophilia A, B, von Willebrand''s disease, deficiencies of factor V, VII, X and XI
replacement therapy for clotting factor deficiencies
component therapy in the developing world
transfusion transmitted disease
haemophilia care and paediatrics, orthopaedics, gynaecology and obstetrics
nursing
laboratory diagnosis
carrier detection
psycho-social concerns
economic issues
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inherited platelet disorders.