Screening of behavioral disorders in children with hemophilia.

Aim: To screen types of behavioral problems among children with hemophilia and their relation to the disease parameters.

Methods: Fifty boys, 6-18 years old, with moderate and sever hemophilia were subjected to: history taking, joint evaluation using the Hemophilia Joint Health Score, and behavioral assessment using the Child Behavioral Check List.

Results: Patients experienced different patterns of behavior disorder.