Journal Publication Details
- Journal Name: Lakhimpur Commerce College Research Journal (LCCRJ)
- ISSN: 2320-5415
- Volume & Number: Vol. 3, No. 1
- Page Range: Pages 11–24
Paper Specifications
- Title: Reproductive Health Status of Ever-Married Kaibarta Mothers: a Scenario from Rural Villages of Assam
Authors: 1. Dr. Jyoti Hazarika (Assistant Professor, Department of Anthropology, North Bank College, Ghilamara, Lakhimpur-787053)2. Sarthak Sengupta (Retired Professor and Head of the Department of Anthropology, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam-786004)
Abstract
Most of the Indian women suffer from a variety of reproductive health problems like high prevalence of reproductive tract infections, urinary tract infection and uterine prolapsed, over bleeding and lower abdominal pain during menstruation, irregular menstruation, infertility etc. Reproductive health studies among the women have a great importance because it is a crucial feature of healthy human development and of general health. The health of a family absolutely depends on the mother’s health and her ability as she provides the required health care for its members.
The present study aims to evaluate few aspects of reproductive health such as prevalence of RTIs, menstrual disorder and hygienic practices among the ever-married Kaibarta mothers under study.
Conclusion & Key Findings (From the Full Text)
- Current Health Status: The study indicates that the reproductive health conditions of the ever-married Kaibarta mothers under study are highly unsatisfactory.
- High Morbidity: The prevalence of gynecological morbidity, including both Reproductive Tract Infections (RTIs) and various menstrual disorders, is significantly high among these rural mothers.
- Reliance on Tradition: A maximum number of Kaibarta mothers strictly rely on the traditional healthcare system primarily to cure their reproductive health problems, despite the availability of advanced modern medical systems.
- Issue of Ignorance: Most of the time, women tend to ignore problems associated with reproductive health until and unless the symptoms severely disturb or halt their daily household activities. Their health is heavily devastated due to this ongoing ignorance and lack of proper healthcare utilization.
- Urgent Recommendations: * Accurate and targeted health education is absolutely essential for these Kaibarta mothers to make them aware of personal and menstrual hygiene.
- Proper health education is the only viable path to break down the prevailing social stigma, taboos, and embarrassments surrounding gynecological morbidity.
- Local institutional health services must be significantly improved and redesigned so that rural women feel safe, dignified, and comfortable while seeking medical treatment.
