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Adolescents with orofacial clefts: understanding their experiences
Marina Gifalli1, Camila Trettene Antonio1, Verônica Aparecida Pezzato da Silva1
1Universidade de São Paulo, Bauru, SP, Brazil.
Summary
Adolescents with orofacial clefts navigate complex social interactions and prejudice. Receiving support and developing coping strategies are crucial for their well-being during adolescence.
Area of Science:
- Craniofacial Anomalies
- Adolescent Psychology
- Qualitative Research
Background:
- Orofacial clefts significantly impact adolescent psychosocial development.
- Understanding lived experiences is vital for comprehensive care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the adolescent experience of individuals with orofacial clefts.
- To identify challenges and support needs during adolescence.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study utilizing semi-structured interviews.
- Conducted in a Brazilian tertiary hospital with 17 adolescents (10-19 years) who had undergone orofacial cleft surgery.
- Thematic content analysis of transcribed interviews.
Main Results:
- Adolescents described experiences related to social interaction.
- Participants highlighted the importance of feeling supported.
- Facing prejudice was a significant theme in their narratives.
Conclusions:
- Adolescents with orofacial clefts face biopsychosocial complexities.
- Social support and adaptive coping mechanisms are essential for managing these challenges.
- Interventions should address social integration and resilience building.
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