Assessing knowledge, awareness, and attitudes between rural and urban communities in Indonesia regarding cleft lip and palate care

Background: Insufficient understanding and consciousness regarding cleft lip and palate (CLP) deformity could increase unfavorable perceptions and perspectives. This study aims to determine the differences between urban and rural communities regarding knowledge, awareness, and attitudes regarding CLP care. Methods: This research was a cross-sectional descriptive study with the aid of an administered questionnaire conducted among 69 participants as patient's parent attending Universitas Airlangga Dental Hospital, urban Communities, and community health center Nusa Tenggara, rural communities; it was carried out in the 2022-2023 period in social service activities. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24.0 for Windows. Results: The data were analyzed using the Chi-Square statistical test to measure whether there were significant differences among knowledge, awareness, and attitudes variables. There were statistically significant differences between rural and urban communities for knowledge (p=0.012), awareness (p=0.000), and attitudes (p=0.012). Conclusion: There was a significant differences in the level of knowledge, awareness, and attitude between rural and urban communities in Indonesia.