Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors of Mothers regarding their Children in a Tribal Community of Gujarat, India.

Journal Title: Electronic Physician - Year 2015, Vol 7, Issue 1

Abstract

The mortality and morbidity from the diseases which contribute to the deaths among children can be reduced if early intervention is made in terms of appropriate care and treatment. Thus, utmost care should be taken to prevent diseases, recognize the danger signals, and treat them urgently. Thus, healthcare-seeking behavior is of prime importance and is pivotal in the well-being of the individual as well as the community. The aims of this research were to determine the possible factors that affect the healthcare-seeking behavior of mothers for their children in a tribal community of Narmada district and to determine the reasons for not seeking curative care for children who are perceived to be sick.

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Haresh Chandwani, Jyotsna Pandor

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  • EP ID EP106993
  • DOI 10.14661/2015.990-997
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Haresh Chandwani, Jyotsna Pandor (2015). Healthcare-Seeking Behaviors of Mothers regarding their Children in a Tribal Community of Gujarat, India.. Electronic Physician, 7(1), 990-997. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-106993