Social Determinants of Health, the Diagnostic Odyssey, and Genetic Testing for Global Developmental Delay/Intellectual Disability: A Qualitative Study

Key Points

• Social determinants of health significantly influence the diagnostic journey for intellectual disability.
• A diagnostic odyssey in genetic testing often delays accurate understanding of developmental delay.
• Qualitative study emphasizes the challenges families face in navigating health systems for genetic testing.
• Interactions between social factors and genetic testing can lead to better management strategies for developmental conditions.