Life on streets.
Indian J Pediatr
;
2007 Mar; 74(3): 283-6
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-83942
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
Millions of children leave home in hope of finding a more tolerable life. The study tries to find out the kind of life they lead once out on the streets.METHODS:
Cross-sectional study of all street boys admitted to a Child Observation Home in New Delhi during specified 6 months. Questions regarding various aspects of survival on streets were asked.RESULTS:
Majority are forced to work in informal sector for survival with earnings well below the minimum wages. To escape from the exploitation and hardships, many begin abusing substances. The street experience leads to hopelessness for the future and suicidal tendencies.CONCLUSION:
After circumstances at home force these kids to escape, they are caught up in yet another world of exploitation, hunger, violence and abuse.
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Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
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Fatores Socioeconômicos
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População Urbana
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Estudos Transversais
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Fatores de Risco
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Adolescente
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Jovens em Situação de Rua
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Estudo observacional
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Estudo de prevalência
País/Região como assunto:
Ásia
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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