Reproductive tract infections: Attitude and barriers among marginalized fisher women in Kerala, South India

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作者：
Thomas, Manoj A. [1 ]
Narayan, Poornima [2 ]
机构：
[1] Virginia Commonwealth Univ, Sch Business, Dept Informat Syst, 301 W Main St, Richmond, VA 23230 USA
[2] Women Inclus Commun Initiat, Gen Management, Ernakulam, India
来源：
HEALTH CARE FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL | 2017年 / 38卷 / 04期
关键词：
HEALTH-CARE; BEHAVIOR-CHANGE; ACCESS; SYSTEM; WORK; TOOL;
D O I：
10.1080/07399332.2017.1279616
中图分类号：
R1 [预防医学、卫生学];
学科分类号：
1004 ; 120402 ;
摘要：
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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页数：18
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