AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON CLP AMONG ANTENATAL CLINIC ATTENDEES OF HOSPITALS AND THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN QASSIM REGION

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Shatha Al-Sudais

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Cleft lip and palate, Antenatal clinics, Knowledge, Public awareness, awareness, Pregnant women

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Background: Cleft lip and palate (CLP) deformity is associated with stigma, although education and understanding of the illness can help reduce it. Aim: The purpose of this research was to determine how well pregnant women knew about CLP. Materials and Methods: three hundred pregnant women were surveyed using a structured interview questionnaire for a cross-sectional descriptive study done at Obstetrics and Gynecology Hospital, Al Hayat National Hospital, Primary Health Care Clinics in Qassim region. The mean cumulative knowledge score and the extent of awareness were the primary indicators of success. Results: Subjects ranged in age from 25-34 years. 81.0%, 75% of the respondents said they have either heard or seen of CLP. 46% of respondents sourced their information about the CLP from the media. 46.3% of respondents showed sufficient understanding about CLP. Many respondents (64.3%) said they wanted to learn more about CLP. There was a statistically significant correlation between age and knowledge of the cleft lip [X2 = 28.100, p = 0.000], and a significant relationship between occupation and knowledge of the cleft lip [X2 = 26.149, p = 0.000]. Conclusion: The majority of respondents said they knew a lot about CLP. CLP were not completely understood, therefore, it is necessary for mothers to improve their infants' quality of life by learning about the causes of CLP and receiving comprehensive education about the essential function of the orthopedic appliances to improve CLP.

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Shatha Al-Sudais AWARENESS, KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDE ON CLP AMONG ANTENATAL CLINIC ATTENDEES OF HOSPITALS AND THE PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN QASSIM REGION . 2023 . 13;94(2): 363-374. Available from: https://mattioli.1885journals.com/article/2023/2023-02-363.html
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