Perception toward cleft lip and cleft palate among patients attending assosa hospital Dental clinic

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.