Sociomedical problems of institutionalised women.
Indian J Med Sci
;
1999 Apr; 53(4): 162-6
Article
Dans Anglais
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-67190
ABSTRACT
The inmates of this institute form a special group in the society which is a reflection of various social pressures and problems. These institutionalised female largely come from poor socioeconomic families and often from families with serious social problems like family disharmony (30%), marital disharmony (20%), poverty (10%), unwedmotherhood (8%), broken homes (51.1%) etc. 90% inmates had one or more morbid conditions. Average number of morbid conditions per inmate was 2.16 at the time of study. Institution which assumes the custody of these women should provide them with medical services towards the rehabilitation and discharge of a healthy, productive, well adjusted citizens. An effective health education programme comprising of nutrition education, sex education, personal hygiene, alcohol and drug abuse should be specifically drafted and should be undertaken for the inmates.
Texte intégral:
Disponible
Indice:
IMSEAR (Asie du Sud-Est)
Sujet Principal:
Prisons
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Facteurs socioéconomiques
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Femelle
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Humains
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État de santé
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Études transversales
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Collecte de données
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Facteurs de risque
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Santé des femmes
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Adolescent
Type d'étude:
Etude d'étiologie
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Étude observationnelle
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Étude de prévalence
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Facteurs de risque
Pays comme sujet:
Asie
langue:
Anglais
Texte intégral:
Indian J Med Sci
Année:
1999
Type:
Article
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