Background: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal disorder that can lead to intellectual disability. People with Down Syndrome require frequent health care. Until now, there is still discrimination that occurs in health services against persons with disabilities. Good knowledge and positive attitudes of nurses can help reduce discrimination and improve the quality of health services for …
Background: Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal abnormality in people with intellectual disabilities. A lot of stigma in society can occur due to inadequate knowledge and negative attitudes that a prospective doctor has. This study aims to identify the knowledge and attitudes of medical students in Indonesia towards Down Syndrome. Methods: This study is a descriptive observational stud…
Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality that is formed by chromosome 21 (trisomy 21). Growth abnormalities in people with Down syndrome can lead to some complex problems of the teeth and oral cavity, one of them is a habit of mouth breathing. Habit of mouth breathing in people with Down syndrome can lead to anterior open bite malocclusion. It is also influenced by the patient's small mouth w…