2003
DOI: 10.4040/jkan.2003.33.7.875
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Psychosocial Adjustment of Young Adult to Hemophilia: Living like a Normal Person

Abstract: The results of this study indicate that young adults with hemophilia strive for living a life as a normal person. But there is a question whether it is good for their ultimate quality of life. The results indicate that our society needs to be more tolerant to differences that hemophiliacs have.

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“…This study identified shame and stigma as major causal conditions. This finding is consistent with previous studies on various Korean patients with chronic disease who are stigmatized by society, such as epilepsy patients [37], patients with an ostomy [38], women with eating disorders [39], and adults with hemophilia [40]. Thus, it is necessary to promote public awareness to minimize stigma and to support people with disabilities on a social level.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%
“…This study identified shame and stigma as major causal conditions. This finding is consistent with previous studies on various Korean patients with chronic disease who are stigmatized by society, such as epilepsy patients [37], patients with an ostomy [38], women with eating disorders [39], and adults with hemophilia [40]. Thus, it is necessary to promote public awareness to minimize stigma and to support people with disabilities on a social level.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 90%