Abstract:
Back ground:- The perceptions of parents and community toward the nature, cause, effect and
treatment of cleft deformities are important to the therapeutic process as well as the social and
emotional development of the patients. Cultural belief has a profound effect on the treatment of cleft
palate and cleft lip.
Objective: - The aim of this study is to assess the perceptions towards cleft lip and palate among
patients attending Assosa Hospital, Dental, Clinic, Assosa, Ethiopia.
Method:- Across sectional study will be conducted among patients coming for treatment using random
sampling methods. Data will be collected using structured questionnaire by directly interviewing
patients and analysis of data will be done using SPSS window version 17 software.
Result:- Results will be presented using tables, chi-square (X2) will be used to determine if there is
significant association between the variables.
Conclusion and Recommendation:- Conclusion will be made based on the result of the study and
recommendation will be forwarded to the concerned bodies.
