Papers by Ashutosh Parhi
Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Research, 2024
Purpose- This paper aims to investigate the health status, medical practices, and cultural perspe... more Purpose- This paper aims to investigate the health status, medical practices, and cultural perspectives on health among tribal communities in India with the aim of developing culturally sensitive healthcare interventions that integrate traditional wisdom with modern medical advancements. Design/ methodolo-gy: The sample contains 40 relevant papers that have used theories and were collected from the Pub Med and Scopus database. This study uses a systematic review technique. Findings-The review shows dire health conditions among Indian tribal populations, with prevalent diseases like goitre, yaws, and malaria. Poverty, inadequate healthcare, and reliance on traditional healing exacerbate these challenges. Integrating indigenous wisdom with modern healthcare is crucial for culturally sensitive interventions to enhance tribal well-being in India. This paper uniquely explores prevalent diseases, cultural beliefs, and traditional healing practices. Emphasizing the integration of indigenous wisdom with modern healthcare, it proposes holistic solutions for addressing health disparities among tribal populations in India.
JHSSR VOL.6 (S) JUN. 2024 by Ashutosh Parhi
Vol.6 (S) Jun. 2024, 2024
Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the health status, medical practices, and cultural perspe... more Purpose: This paper aims to investigate the health status, medical practices, and cultural perspectives on health among tribal communities in India with the aim of developing culturally sensitive healthcare interventions that integrate traditional wisdom with modern medical advancements. Design/methodology/approach: The sample contains 40 relevant papers that have used theories and were collected from the Pub Med and Scopus database. This study uses a systematic review technique. Findings: The review shows dire health conditions among Indian tribal populations, with prevalent diseases like goitre, yaws, and malaria. Poverty, inadequate healthcare, and reliance on traditional healing exacerbate these challenges. Integrating indigenous wisdom with modern healthcare is crucial for culturally sensitive interventions to enhance tribal well-being in India. This paper uniquely explores prevalent diseases, cultural beliefs, and traditional healing practices. Emphasizing the integration of indigenous wisdom with modern healthcare, it proposes holistic solutions for addressing health disparities among tribal populations in India.
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Papers by Ashutosh Parhi
JHSSR VOL.6 (S) JUN. 2024 by Ashutosh Parhi