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EVALUATION OF OROFACIAL CLEFT COMMUNITY AWARENESS STRATEGIES USED IN A TERTIARY HOSPITAL IN NIGERIA
A A Adekunle1, A A Adamson1, O James1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital/College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Idi - Araba, Lagos.
Annals of Ibadan Postgraduate Medicine
|February 26, 2025
Summary
Awareness campaigns targeting maternity centers are most effective for orofacial cleft referrals. These strategies significantly increase patient access to specialized cleft care programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Communication
- Cleft Care Management
Background:
- Orofacial clefts require specialized, accessible care.
- Effective patient referral pathways are crucial for cleft treatment programs.
- Understanding referral sources informs public health outreach strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effectiveness of awareness campaign strategies for an orofacial cleft clinic.
- To identify the most impactful referral sources for cleft care in Lagos, Nigeria.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted.
- Data was collected using a 15-item interviewer-administered questionnaire.
- 107 parents and adult patients attending the orofacial cleft clinic were surveyed.
Main Results:
- Maternity centers were the primary referral source (45.8%).
- Media campaigns contributed 13.1% to patient referrals.
- Most patients resided in Lagos, utilized public transport, and incurred significant travel costs.
Conclusions:
- Campaigns focused on maternity homes and peripheral hospitals are the most effective referral strategy.
- These targeted outreach efforts maximize patient access to cleft care programs.
- Optimizing referral pathways enhances the reach of cleft treatment services.
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