Haemophilia Experiences, Results and Opportunities (HERO study) in Brazil: Assessment of the psychosocial effects of haemophilia in patients and caregivers.

Introduction: The international Haemophilia Experiences, Results and Opportunities (HERO) study assessed the psychosocial aspects of life for people with haemophilia (PWH) and their caregivers in several countries. Brazil was not included in this initiative.

Aim And Methods: An observational, multicentre, cross-sectional study was performed involving PWH (moderate-to-severe haemophilia) and their caregivers, from November 2014 to July 2015.