Perceptions on support, challenges and needs among parents and caregivers of children with developmental disabilities in Croatia, North Macedonia and Serbia: a cross-sectional study.
Jelena MeđakovićAntonia ČivljakTatjana ZorčecVesna VucicDanijela Ristic-MedicAleksandra VeselinovićMarta ČivljakLivia PuljakPublished in: BMC pediatrics (2024)
Parents/caregivers of CDD in Croatia, North Macedonia, and Serbia faced multiple challenges, but most of them were satisfied with the services provided to their children. Future efforts to develop policies and services related to CDD should consider the opinions of their parents/caregivers and disparities in access to services.