A Study of Medico-Social Problems, Morbidity and Nutritional Status of Street Children in Nagpur city.
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Science and Innovative Research (IJMSIR) - Year 2018, Vol 3, Issue 11
Abstract
Background: As per UNICEF street children are those for whom the street has become his or her habitual source of livelihood. In India 100-150 million Globally and 1.8 million children are currently either living or working on the street. They Lack of access to nutritious food, sanitation, and medical care. Their exposure to adverse weather, crime, overcrowding in shelters, unusual sleeping accommodations, poor hygiene and nutritional status, alcoholism and drug abuse leads to medico-social problems. Objectives: The study is planned with the purpose to find out health and medico-social problems as well as nutritional status of street children. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from June to August 2017 in 4 “footpath Shala “of Nagpur city. Total 87 Street children between 5-18-year age group were randomly included after parent’s/caretaker’s informed consent. Information regarding sociodemographic characteristics, Personal habits, Morbidity, Abuse, Immunization status and Criminal activities was collected. Anthropometry was done. Results: Out of 87 street children, 68.96% were between 5-10 years, mostly male 55.17% . About 79.31% from Joint families ,89.99% living on footpath , 44.83% involved in Garbage picking, 89.76% don’t use toilets, 51.72% didn’t follow hands washing and 79.31% didn’t bath daily .Un-immunized were 48.28% and 58.63% were undernourished. Physical abuse was experienced by 86.21%, Verbal abuse 72.42%, Sexual abuse 6.90%, Addiction 31.03% and most common was tobacco. Dental carries were most common morbidity 75.86%. Conclusion: Thus street children need basic facilities and attention for their daily needs and physical, mental and social development. As they follow unhygienic practices they are susceptible to common infection. Addictions are common in street children leading to behavioural problem and criminal acts. They are also exposed to physical, verbal and sexual abuse.
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Dr. Abhijit Kherde
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