Disparities in Familiarity With Developmental Disabilities Among Low-Income Parents.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Parent knowledge about developmental disabilities (DDs) may facilitate access to DD care; however, parents may vary in their knowledge and familiarity with common DDs. This study aimed to assess racial/ethnic and language differences in low-income families' familiarity, knowledge, and personal experience with DDs.

Methods

We conducted a child development survey among 539 low-income parents of young children attending visits at the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) in 6 Oregon counties in 2015. Survey items assessed parent familiarity with early signs of DDs, self-reported knowledge about DDs, and personal experience with a friend or family member with a DD. Bivariable and multivariable analyses assessed differences in out

SUBMITTER: Zuckerman KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7456571 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Nov - Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature