Reproductive tract infections: Attitude and barriers among marginalized fisher women in Kerala, South India.
Health Care Women Int
; 38(4): 361-378, 2017 04.
Article
em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28323558
ABSTRACT
Reproductive tract infections (RTIs) are the cause of severe gynecological and maternal morbidity in India. In marginalized communities, women persevere quietly when faced with a culturally sensitive health issue such as an RTI. To hypothesize on the differential health behavior and low levels of reported incidents among women living in marginalized communities, we undertake an exploratory study in a coastal fishermen community in South India. We identify barriers influencing decisions to seek curative and preventive medical care. Public health practitioners and social workers may find our recommendations relevant for addressing health issues in marginalized communities.
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Assunto principal:
Comportamentos Relacionados com a Saúde
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Infecções do Sistema Genital
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Marginalização Social
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Pesqueiros
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Acessibilidade aos Serviços de Saúde
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
Asia
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Health Care Women Int
Assunto da revista:
ENFERMAGEM
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SAUDE DA MULHER
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SERVICOS DE SAUDE
Ano de publicação:
2017
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos