Jagomagi T Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision
Institute of Dentistry, University of Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
Working at Institute of Dentistry, University of Tartu, Tartu, Place of living is Estonia. Subjects of Specialization are Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision.
Research Article Open Access
Author(s): Nguyen VT and Jagomagi T
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the feelings of Vietnamese mothers having a child with cleft lip and/or palate (CL/P), their belief in the causation of CL/P, and changes in their postpartum life.
Method: A total of 76 mothers participated in this retrospective study. Questionnaires were used to gather information.
Results: The prominent feeling was sadness. Almost half of the mothers did not think about the reason of CL/P.A majority of the mothers received support from the husband and/or family members. No changes in the mother’s postpartum life were recorded in nearly half of the responses.
Conclusions: Vietnamese mothers' feelings were negative but less extreme and intense. Man... view moreĀ»