ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS REGARDING OROFACIAL CLEFT DEFORMITIES IN NEPAL

Authors

  • Richard J Schwarz Dept. of Surgery, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara
  • S B Khadka Dept. of Surgery, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara
  • R Sleator Dept. of Surgery, Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.622

Abstract

The parents of 56 cleft lip and palate patients were interviewed to determine their attitudes and beliefs as
well as community attitudes towards cleft deformity. Acceptance of the child was high among the parents
(89%) but low in the community (45%). Superstitious beliefs regarding the cause of the deformity were
noted in only 36% of parents. We conclude that parents of children with cleft deformity in western Nepal
have generally good attitudes towards cleft deformity and mostly reasonable beliefs regarding causes.

Key Words: Cleft lip and palate, attitudes, beliefs, acceptance.

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Published

2003-09-01

How to Cite

Schwarz, R. J., Khadka, S. B., & Sleator, R. (2003). ATTITUDES AND BELIEFS REGARDING OROFACIAL CLEFT DEFORMITIES IN NEPAL. Journal of Nepal Medical Association, 42(149), 270–2. https://doi.org/10.31729/jnma.622

Issue

Vol. 42 No. 149 (2003)

Section

Original Article

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