Table 2 Descriptive characteristics of the participants
Characteristics | n (%) |
|---|---|
Mean age in years (SD) | 41.9 (1.8) |
Median age in years (IQR) | 40 (31.5—53) |
Age range in years | 22 – 72 |
Gender | Â |
 Male | 25 (48.1%) |
 Female | 27 (51.9%) |
Health professionals category | n = 52 |
|---|---|
Doctor | Â |
 Plastic surgeon | 20 (38.5%) |
 Maxillo-facial surgeon | 2 (3.9%) |
 Orthodontist | 3 (5.8%) |
 Paediatrician | 2 (3.9%) |
Dentist | 1 (1.9%) |
Therapist | Â |
 Speech therapist | 12 (23.1%) |
 Geneticist | 4 (7.7%) |
 Nurse | 5 (9.6%) |
 Psychologist | 2 (3.9%) |
 Social worker | 1 (1.9%) |
Number of health professionals per CLP Centre | n = 52 |
|---|---|
SITE 1 (GP) | 4 (7.7%) |
SITE 2 (GP) | 5 (9.6%) |
SITE 3 (GP) | 3 (5.8%) |
SITE 4 (GP) | 5 (9.6%) |
SITE 5 (GP) | 8 (15.4%) |
SITE 6 (WC) | 6 (11.5%) |
SITE 7 (WC) | 6 (11.5%) |
SITE 8 (KZN) | 5 (9.6%) |
SITE 9 (FS) | 2 (3.9%) |
SITE 10 (EC) | 5 (9.6%) |
SITE 11 (LP) | 3 (5.8%) |