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This research aims to identify the barriers affecting access to treatments for cleft lip and palate in Bangladesh.

Barriers in accessing treatments for cleft lip and cleft palate in Bangladesh

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This mixed-method study identifies barriers to cleft lip and palate treatment access in Bangladesh, highlighting essential areas for improvement.

This research aims to identify the barriers affecting access to treatments for cleft lip and palate in Bangladesh.
Conducted a mixed-methods study with 105 adult patients having craniofacial anomalies.
Collected socio-demographic data using the SAGE survey and assessed barriers using a questionnaire.
Performed in-depth interviews with 16 patients and 7 key informants involved in cleft services.
Identified fear of unnecessary tests (67.6%) and inability to visit doctors (65.7%) as major barriers.
Long waiting times (62.0%) and fear of changing physicians (61%) were common concerns.
Social stigma (70.3%) and financial hardships (50.6%) were significant socio-cultural barriers.

Rafique et al. (2026) studied this question.

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This mixed-method study identifies barriers to cleft lip and palate treatment access in Bangladesh, highlighting essential areas for improvement.