Factors Affecting the Nutritional Health of Tribal Children in Maharashtra

Sonowal, C.J.

doi:10.1080/09735070.2010.11886359

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“…Improvements in household food security and nutrition associated with increased female participation in household decisions on expenditure have been reported (FAO, 1996; IFAD, 1999). However, the positive effect on children's health and nutrition can be negated if children are left without proper care while mothers engage in salaried work outside the home (Sonowal, 2010).…”

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Bushmeat consumption among rural and urban children from Province Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo

Vliet

Nebesse

Nasi

2014

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Understanding the importance of bushmeat consumption for household nutrition, both in rural and urban settings, is critical to developing politically acceptable ways to reduce unsustainable exploitation. This study provides insights into bushmeat consumption patterns relative to the consumption of other meat (from the wild, such as fish and caterpillars, or from domestic sources, such as beef, chicken, pork, goat and mutton) among children from Province Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo. Our results show that urban and rural households consume more meat from the wild than from domestic sources. Of the various types of wild meat, bushmeat and fish are the most frequently consumed by children from Kisangani and fish is the most frequently consumed in villages. Poorer urban households eat meat less frequently but consume bushmeat more frequently than wealthier households. In urban areas poorer households consume common bushmeat species more frequently and wealthier households eat meat from larger, threatened species more frequently. Urban children eat more bushmeat from larger species (duiker Cephalophus spp. and red river hog Potamochoerus porcus) than rural children (rodents, small monkeys), probably because rural households tend to consume the less marketable species or the smaller animals. We show that despite the tendency towards more urbanized population profiles and increased livelihood opportunities away from forest and farms, wildlife harvest remains a critical component of nutritional security and diversity in both rural and urban areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Bushmeat consumption among rural and urban children from Province Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo

Vliet

Nebesse

Nasi

2014

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“…10,13 There has been vast number of studies have been published regarding on tribal health, child nutrition, culture issues, food pattern and dietary. [14][15][16] However, studies related spatial variations of nutritional status among tribal women and its determinants, from all districts of Maharashtra is somewhat limited. In light of this background, the objective of the present study was to know the prevalence and determinants of nutritional status among tribal women in Maharashtra.…”

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Nutritional status among tribal women in Maharashtra, India: Spatial variations and determinants

Rokade

Mog

Mondal

2020

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health

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Background: Tribals are intrinsically isolated and socially disadvantage groups currently living in India. Health parameters like nutritional deficiency leads them to several health consequences. Main objectives on which study is based, was to know prevalence and determinants of nutritional status among tribal women in Maharashtra. Data sources and methodology: Data of 3923 tribal women from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), was used. Bi-variate and Logistic regression was calculated using a statistical tools linked with nutritional status. A spatial tool (ArcGIS) was used to study spatial variation of BMI & Anaemia in Maharashtra. Results: The prevalence of underweight is lower among tribal women but more than half of the total women are anaemic, less than 6% of obesity among them in Maharashtra. In the spatial analysis, predominant results of any anaemia of tribal women were found in the Northwest districts of Maharashtra. The highest (2.5-4.6%) and the moderate percentage (1.5-2.5%) of severe anaemia, and obesity were found in almost all the districts located in western Maharashtra, whereas the prevalence of high (48-62%) and moderate (35-48%) underweight was found dispersedly throughout Maharashtra. Conclusion:Tribal community in India is most susceptible in terms of social, health and education development.The government needs to focus on regional and community-based development approach for overall health improvement among tribal women in Maharashtra. These results may help policymakers to prepare apt strategies for the overall development of health among the people in general and tribal women in particular.

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“…These were papaya, banana, shevaga, til, masur dal. 10 Tribal women believed that problems in pregnancy and childbirth were due to influence of evil demons living in forest and rivers or due to previous wrong deeds. Metallic wear, hooks, chillies and lemons etc.…”

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“…were generally used to deter evil spirits from the pregnant women. 10 A qualitative study conducted among traditional birth attendants (TBAs) in Sakwar, Thane during 2010, reported that TBA were not in favour of ANC registration, iron and folic acid (IFA) distribution, and TT immunization. They did not have the knowledge about danger signs during pregnancy.…”

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“…7,8,10,12,13 Reasons for home delivery were reported as financial reasons, no transport facility, hospitals far away, want to bury the placenta inside the household boundary which symbolized survival of the new born and attachment of child to the house and family. 6,7,10,13 Among the Thakars and Katkaris tribes from Karjat, if woman was in prolonged labour, TBA puts a root of calotropis gigantean (Rui) under the neck of the woman so as to accelerate the process of delivery or untwining a twisted thread before the eyes of the woman. Sometimes she was given water to drink in which either a gun-bared or a thunder bold had been bathed.…”

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Traditional practices during pregnancy and childbirth among tribal women from Maharashtra: a review

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Sebastian

Kulkarni

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Int J Community Med Public Health

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There are various traditional beliefs and practices exist in relation to pregnancy and childbirth among various tribal communities in Maharashtra. A review of published literature has conducted and a total of 114 articles and reports were reviewed out of which 14 articles and reports were eligible for the final review. Utilization of maternal and child health (MCH) services during pregnancy and delivery period was reportedly poor among tribal communities due to strong traditional beliefs and trust in Dai, and preference for home delivery for the requirement of some rituals performance. Unhygienic cord care practices, delay in initiation of breastfeeding, and no colostrum feeding practice were also observed. Culturally sensitive tailored interventions are required to influence the existing maternal and child health related traditional practices

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Factors Affecting the Nutritional Health of Tribal Children in Maharashtra

Cited by 13 publications

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Bushmeat consumption among rural and urban children from Province Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo

Bushmeat consumption among rural and urban children from Province Orientale, Democratic Republic of Congo

Nutritional status among tribal women in Maharashtra, India: Spatial variations and determinants

Traditional practices during pregnancy and childbirth among tribal women from Maharashtra: a review

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