Health Profiling of Tribal Population of Mulnar, Kashmir Valley, India- A Community Based, Cross-Sectional Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 2
Abstract
Background: Subcentres being the first contact point with the community provide interface with it at the grass-root level, the success of any national programme largely depends on the well-functioning of the Subcentres providing services which are acceptable to the people. The aim of the study is to evaluate the health and living standards of the hilly and tribal population. Methods: This cross-sectional community based study which is a door to door survey and health camp was conducted in the hilly tribal area, Mulnar. Demographic variables, number of eligible couples, use of contraceptive and the type, number of under five children in the family, immunization status of under five children, antenatal facilities availed by pregnant women, availability of safe drinking water, presence of smoke vent in the kitchen, status of overcrowding, general housing standards like cross ventilation of rooms, sanitation methods used by individual houses and information about domestic animals were included in the proforma. Results: A total 53 households having population of 331, were evaluated in the study. 33.5% population were illiterate with only 5.1% having qualifications of Graduation or above. Females were less in number so far as the educational qualification is concerned and the results were statistically significant ( 2 =21.63 df=7, p=0.003). There was no Statistical difference in age stratification with respect to sex ( 2 =1.25 df=5, p=0.939), however it was statistically significant in case of the occupation of the community ( 2 =103.32, df=4, p=0.000). Conclusions: The study gives an outline of family and health profile of the community and the morbidity pattern of patients, which would help the health care providers and administrators to plan, practice and deliver, high quality services as per the community needs
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Dr Abdul Rouf
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