Urban and rural differences in needs, service use and satisfaction among caregivers of autistic children in Morocco.

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It is very important to understand the needs of caregivers to be able to empower caregivers and to develop or improve services around the world. Therefore, research in different regions is needed to understand differences in caregivers needs between countries, but also between areas within countries. This study investigated differences in needs and service use between caregivers of autistic children in Morocco, living in urban and rural areas. A total of 131 Moroccan caregivers of autistic children took part in the study and responded to an interview survey. The results showed both similarities and differences between urban and rural living caregivers' challenges and needs. Autistic children from urban communities were much more likely to receive intervention and atten

SUBMITTER: de Jonge M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10771028 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature