Stress-coping and cortisol analysis in patients with non-syndromic cleft lip and palate: an explorative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-syndromic clefts of the orofacial region occur in approximately 1 per 500 to 2,500 live births, depending on geographical area and ethnicity. It can be supposed that the disruption of the normal facial structure and the long-standing pressure of treatment from birth to adulthood bring about a range of life stressors which may lead to a long-lasting impact on affected subjects throughout their lives. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess different aspects of psychosocial stress in affected individuals.

Methods

The study was divided into two parts: first, the Trier Social Stress Test which involves uncontrollability and high levels of social-evaluative stress under real conditions and second, the query of various aspects of coping with psychosocial stress

SUBMITTER: Gassling V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3401206 | biostudies-literature | 2012

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature