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The Psychosocial Effects of Cleft Lip and Palate in Non-Anglo Populations: A Cross-Cultural Meta-Analysis.

Authors :
Hutchinson, Kathleen
Wellman, Maria A.
Noe, Douglas A.
Kahn, Alice
Source :
Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal; Sep2011, Vol. 48 Issue 5, p497-508, 12p
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents a study which examines the cross-cultural psychosocial effect of clef palate and lip in non-Anglo populations. The study made use of the data from four studies of controlled study and empirical designs to estimate the effect size using Cohen's D and confidence intervals. The result of the study shows that men with cleft palate and lip are more prone to psychosocial issues as compared to women.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10556656
Volume :
48
Issue :
5
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
65076645
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1597/09-046