This paper is published in Volume-6, Issue-3, 2020
Area
Social Anthropology
Author
Adyasha Mohanty, Dr. Madhusmita Sahoo
Org/Univ
North Orissa University, Baripada, Odisha, India
Pub. Date
29 May, 2020
Paper ID
V6I3-1346
Publisher
Keywords
Tribal Health, The Lodha Reproductive Health, Well-Being and Health Policy

Citationsacebook

IEEE
Adyasha Mohanty, Dr. Madhusmita Sahoo. Reproductive health among the Lodha Tribe in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha, International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, www.IJARIIT.com.

APA
Adyasha Mohanty, Dr. Madhusmita Sahoo (2020). Reproductive health among the Lodha Tribe in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha. International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology, 6(3) www.IJARIIT.com.

MLA
Adyasha Mohanty, Dr. Madhusmita Sahoo. "Reproductive health among the Lodha Tribe in Mayurbhanj District, Odisha." International Journal of Advance Research, Ideas and Innovations in Technology 6.3 (2020). www.IJARIIT.com.

Abstract

Lodha is an important tribe of the Mayurbhanj district. Lodha tribes are dependent upon the forest for a living. Their livelihood and without any alternatives they took to criminal ways of life and were subsequently branded a criminal tribe. The aim to take this topic to contribute to the improvement of maternal and reproductive health by involving men in health care decisions. To strengthen the institutional and human resource capacities of key factors including local governments, health centers, communities, and men and women involved in reproductive health, focussed on improving reproductive and maternal health. To contribute to the improvement of access to quality maternal and reproductive health services in rural areas by involving men as the main advocates for reproductive health. They are not allowed to mingle with others during their periods. Their personal hygiene during the menstrual period is poor. They use cloth for protection during this period and do not have access to pad. Body washing during proper intervals or changing their dress are not seen among these women. The main reasons behind this are the lack of knowledge about the diseases that occur due to unsanitary conditions, lower socioeconomic status, and the inaccessibility to sanitary pads. This report examined women’s health in Lodha and the factors that contribute to women’s health and well-being.