Understanding self‐construction of health among the slum dwellers of India: a culture‐centred approach

Das, Moumita; Angeli, Federica; Schayck, Onno C. P. van

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“…Despite their efforts to optimise their resources, the data indicates that they are experiencing a gradual contraction in their social and economic horizons. As a result, as previously demonstrated in other studies (Das et al, 2020), Kolkata Slums respondents commonly consult traditional healers who are connected with their traditional culture and meet their culturally mediated emotional expectations. Additionally, as found in earlier studies, remaining loyal to traditional healthcare is connected to more structural and normative limitations than other social bonds, resulting in patients becoming less malleable and changeable (Blieszner, 2014).…”

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Culture of Health Care in Urban Slums

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“…The outbreak of COVID-19, the associated lockdown and disruptions in global supply chains had accentuated the slowdown of the global economy, while the failure to provide a social security net in developing countries like India had created economic insecurity [29]. These circumstances may be expected to increase the incidence of mental health problems, particularly among vulnerable sections [6,54].…”

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Analysing Mental Health Problems of Adults During COVID Using a MIMIC Model: Evidence from Indian Metropolitan Cities

Husain¹,

Ghosh

Dutta³

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Given reduced social interactions and economic distress, mental health has emerged as an important concern during COVID-19. This study estimates the prevalence of mental health problems during the first wave of COVID and identifies its determinants among the general population of Indian metropolitan cities.The study uses a Multiple Indicators Multiple Causes model to measure depression, anxiety and stress using observed indicators of these latent constructs, and to identify the socio-economic groups at risk of these disorders. The data was collected from 1,275 adults randomly selected from the list of mobile phone users in Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Hyderabad. The Depression Anxiety Stress Scale was administered to the study participants.About 46, 24 and 48 percent of respondents reported symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress, respectively. Single respondents, members of minority groups, less educated and those belonging to large households are identified to be at-risk. Results also indicate a positive relationship between economic stress and mental illness.Although COVID has increased the psychological burden of the population, all persons reporting psychological disorders may not require clinical attention. While community-based support may be sufficient in general, monitoring is required to identify at risk persons who may require clinical support.

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“…The study by Misra et al amongst elderly participants living in urban slums indicated 50% of people were having knowledge about cataracts, related symptoms, and treatment options, and the knowledge was positively associated with years of schooling, and employment [ 18 ]. Males were more likely to present with knowledge about cataracts compared to women.…”

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A Literature Review on Perceptions and Practices Related to Healthcare and Nutrition Amongst the Residents of Urban Slums Across India

Prabhune¹,

Manjunath²,

Satheesh³

2023

Cureus

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Urban regions are home to more than a billion people worldwide; by 2030, more than half of the world's population is projected to reside there. Many rural residents relocate to urban regions in pursuit of employment, better living conditions, and access to healthcare facilities. The study's primary objective is to collate the findings related to perceptions, knowledge, attitude, and practices from studies across the urban slums in India related to healthcare and nutrition.A systematic search of articles was conducted on the National Library of Medicine PubMed Portal Google Scholar, and J-Stor databases for published studies across the indexed journals. Academic social media sites like Academia.edu and Researchgate.org were also searched for grey literature. The inclusion criteria include studies conducted in Urban slums from 2010 to 2022, conducted amongst the Indian population within the Indian Geography, and focusing on documenting perceptions, knowledge, attitude, and practices. Exclusion criteria were cross-sectional surveys with quantitative questionnaires focusing on the prevalence of diseases and the burden of risk factors, literature reviews, systematic reviews, frameworks for implementation of specific interventions, and experimental study designs.A total of 18 qualitative observational studies were included in the review and the findings related to knowledge, attitudes, and practices identified from the literature were summarized. The literature indicated adequate knowledge about nutrition and healthcare, and the barriers towards transitioning knowledge to practice were related to lack of resources, priorities around employment and income, and the attitudes towards change-making were usually based on convenience to access cost of service and availability of the services.The review recommends further investment in research to understand the perceptions, patterns of nutrition, and health-seeking behaviours. Also, there is a pressing need to use the evidence for developing policies in line with the expectations of poor urban communities.

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Understanding self‐construction of health among the slum dwellers of India: a culture‐centred approach

Cited by 12 publications

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Culture of Health Care in Urban Slums

Culture of Health Care in Urban Slums

Analysing Mental Health Problems of Adults During COVID Using a MIMIC Model: Evidence from Indian Metropolitan Cities

A Literature Review on Perceptions and Practices Related to Healthcare and Nutrition Amongst the Residents of Urban Slums Across India

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