KNOWLEDGE, AWARENESS AND PRACTICE ON THE INCIDENCE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE CLEFT LIP AND PALATE AMONG PARENTS - AN INTRA INSTITUTIONAL QUESTIONNAIRE STUDY
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cleft lip and palate, awareness, knowledge, parents
Abstract
Background: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) is one of the most commonly occurring craniofacial deformities. In addition to the physical difficulties seen in the child, social and economic stresses are also known to be increased in the families of such children. A factor that exaggerates the situation is decreased awareness and education of the condition. Adequate knowledge and awareness of CLP deformity may help to counter the negative beliefs and attitudes toward the condition.
Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the level of knowledge, awareness and practice on the incidence and management of CLP among parents.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study with the aid of a structured interview administered questionnaire was conducted among 45 parents accompanying cleft lip and palate babies for surgeries in Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. The main outcome measure was the level of awareness and the mean cumulative knowledge score.
Results: The results of the study show that education played an important role in the awareness and knowledge of such conditions and hence had a significant and positive effect. Conclusion: Though educated parents had a positive attitude toward cleft deformities, the less educated counterparts still require enlightenment and education of the same to improve the lives of such children. Taking advantage of media in the present era, radio, television and newspaper can be used as a medium to spread knowledge regarding the same.
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