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Abstract
Background: Cleft lip and cleft palate (CLIP) are the most common congenital
anomalies in newborn, the incidence of cleft lip and palate is 1 in every 500 to 1000
birth worldwide. CLIP come in many shapes and sizes, common causes include
genetic causes and environmental factors. CLIP usually treated by surgical repair.
The aim of the study was to assess mother’s knowledge, and practices regarding
care of their children with cleft lip and Jor cleft palate. Study design: A descriptive
research design was utilized to achieve the aim of this study. Study setting: this
study was conducted at the In-patient and Out-patient children Surgical Department
in children Hospital affiliated to Ain-Shams University Hospitals. Study subjects, a
purposive sample composed of 70 children and their accompanying mothers
regardless their characteristics were selected from the previously mentioned setting.
Tools: tool 1: Structured interviewing questionnaire sheet to assess mother’s
characteristics and their level of knowledge and reported ppractices regarding CLIP
and tool 2: Children Physical Assessment Sheet to assess the general health
condition of children with cleft lip and palate. Results, less than half (45.7%) of the
mother’s had unsatisfied level of total knowledge about left lip and Jor cleft palate,
more than half of the mother’s (55.7%) had unsatisfactory level of practice regarding
feeding of their children and post-operative care. Conclusion, Based on the finding
study, the study concluded that the research questions were confirmed by that less
than half of the mother’s had unsatisfied level of knowledge, and more than half of
the mother’s had unsatisfied level of practice. Furthermore, there were statistical
significant relations between the studied mother’s level of knowledge and their level
of practices. Recommendation, establishing educational programs to improve
knowledge and practices of mothers regarding care of their children with cleft and J or cleft palate.