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Type: Journal article
Title: Discrimination among adults with craniofacial conditions
Author: Roberts, R.
Citation: Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 2014; 25(1):77-81
Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health
Issue Date: 2014
ISSN: 1049-2275
1536-3732
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Rachel M. Roberts
Abstract: The primary goal of this study was to establish the level of perceived discrimination experienced by adults with congenital craniofacial conditions in Australia and to examine predictors of discrimination. Specifically, this study tested whether social support mediates the relationship between discrimination and health. Adults (n = 93) who had been treated at the Australian Craniofacial Unit, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide for congenital craniofacial conditions (not including cleft lip and/or palate) completed questionnaires examining satisfaction with life, quality of life, anxiety and depression, self-esteem, satisfaction with social support, and satisfaction with appearance. A substantial minority of adults with congenital craniofacial conditions reported that they experience discrimination almost every day in a range of areas. Higher reports of discrimination were related to older age, being male, and less education. Other factors related to higher discrimination included lower levels of satisfaction with life, self-esteem, satisfaction with appearance and mental quality of life, as well as higher levels of anxiety and depression. Social support partially mediated the relationship between discrimination and mental health outcomes. The current study shows that discrimination experiences continue into adulthood confirming the importance of ensuring patients are well supported both by psychosocial services as well as within their own social support networks.
Keywords: Discrimination; congenital condition; social support; mental health
Rights: Copyright © 2014 by Mutaz B. Habal, MD
DOI: 10.1097/SCS.0b013e3182a2e005
Published version: http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/scs.0b013e3182a2e005
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