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Mithrason, Arun T.
- A Population Based Study on the Health Seeking Behaviour among the Fishermen Community for their Illness in Ennore Creek
Authors
1 Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Karpagam Medical College, Combaitore, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN
4 CRRI, Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol 3, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 341-349Abstract
Background/Objectives: This work reports the health seeking behaviour for their recent illness among the fishermen community and the factors influencing their health seeking behaviour.
Methods and Analysis: This study was conducted among the fishing community in Ennore Creek which is located at the fringe area of North Chennai of Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu. The study population included individuals with illness who are living in the nine fishing wards of Ennore Creek for the last six months. The cluster sampling method was adopted and 30 clusters were randomly selected by the probability proportionate to size (PPS) method. The structured questionnaire was used to collect information regarding background characteristics, details on illness in the last six months and details on their health seeking behaviour. Data entry and analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15 software. Descriptive statistics were calculated for background variables, types of illness and their health seeking behaviour. Association between the factors and the health seeking behaviour was analysed by test of proportions and chi -square test was used as a statistical test of significance. Findings: A total of 780 individuals were enrolled in the study. They were selected based on the history of at least one illness during the last six months. Among the subjects who had reported to have had illness in the last six months 696(89.2% with 95% CI from 87% - 91.4%) of them sought care while 84(10.8% with 95% CI from 8% - 12.4%) of the study subjects did not seek care. Age, gender, educational status, marital status, duration of illness, perceived severity of the illness, restriction in regular activity and loss of working days / wages had an influence while standard of living did not have an influence on the health seeking behaviour of the community. The reasons stated by the subjects for not seeking care for their illness were family reasons 78 (92.9%), economic reasons 75 (89.3%), cultural reasons 5 (6%) and other reasons 73 (86.9%).
Application/Improvements: The outcome of this study emphasizes the understanding of the health seeking behaviour of the fishing community which is primarily important for effective utilization of the healthcare services and ultimately to render national programs and policies successful.
Keywords
Health Seeking Behaviour, Fishermen Community, Ennore Creek.Full Text
- A Study on the Morbidity Profile among the Fishermen Community in Ennore Creek
Authors
1 Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Karpagam Medical College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol 4, No 2 (2015), Pagination:Abstract
Aim: To study the morbidity profile of the fishermen community in the last six months residing in Ennore Creek, Bay of Bengal in India.
Settings and Design: A cross sectional study done among the fishing community in Ennore Creek which is located at the fringe area of North Chennai of Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu.
Methods and Materials: This study was conducted among the fishing community in Ennore Creek which is located at the fringe area of North Chennai of Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu. The cluster sampling method was adopted and 30 clusters were randomly selected by the probability proportionate to size (PPS) method. The structured questionnaire was used to collect information regarding details of the symptoms of the illness, duration of illness and observation of records regarding the illness. The study population included individuals with illness who are living in the nine fishing wards of Ennore Creek for the last six months.
Statistical analysis: Data entry and analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15 software. Descriptive statistics were calculated for the types of illness and their treatment seeking pattern.
Results: Among the 780 subjects who have had illness in the last six months, orthopaedic and musculoskeletal disorders were seemingly predominant in 112 (14.4%) subjects while respiratory diseases were reported by 106 (13.6%) subjects. In this study, 86 (11%) subjects suffered from systemic disorders. Gastrointestinal problems were found in 85 (10.9%) subjects while 76 (9.7%) of them were diagnosed with skin problems. ENT disorders were reported by 65 (8.3%) subjects while gynaecological problems were reported by 54 (6.9%) subjects and eye disorders were reported by 33(4.2%) subjects. Cardiovascular diseases were reported by 28 (3.6%) subjects while disorders in central nervous system were present in 27 (3.5%) subjects and genito - urinary disorders were reported by 20 (2.6%) subjects.
Conclusion: Fishing is not simply a job but it is a way of life with its own traditions and values. Globally, fishing community is one of the disadvantaged groups as it bears the denial of health care reforms in terms of receiving health care services. Knowledge and comprehensive understanding about their morbidity profile are essential to design of health care and environmental interventions according to the needs and priorities.
There is need to specifically target and improve the occupational lifestyle of fishermen. Various interventions like health promotion activities, education on environmental sanitation, measures for adoption of healthy lifestyle, initiatives to deal with the challenge due to environmental degradation, legislative measures to curb the release of pollutants of the industries are some of the legitimate issues to be addressed.
Keywords
Morbidity Profile, Fishermen Community, Ennore Creek.Full Text
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- A Population Based Study on the Health Seeking Behaviour among the Fishermen Community for their Illness in Ennore Creek
Authors
1 Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, IN
2 Karpagam Medical College, Combaitore, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Porur, Chennai, Tamilnadu, IN
4 CRRI, Saveetha Medical College, Thandalam, Kanchipuram district, Tamilnadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol 4, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 341-349Abstract
Background/Objectives: This work reports the health seeking behaviour for their recent illness among the fishermen community and the factors influencing their health seeking behaviour.
Methods and Analysis: This study was conducted among the fishing community in Ennore Creek which is located at the fringe area of North Chennai of Thiruvallur District, Tamilnadu. The study population included individuals with illness who are living in the nine fishing wards of Ennore Creek for the last six months. The cluster sampling method was adopted and 30 clusters were randomly selected by the probability proportionate to size (PPS) method. The structured questionnaire was used to collect information regarding background characteristics, details on illness in the last six months and details on their health seeking behaviour. Data entry and analysis was done using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15 software. Descriptive statistics were calculated for background variables, types of illness and their health seeking behaviour. Association between the factors and the health seeking behaviour was analysed by test of proportions and chi-square test was used as a statistical test of significance.
Findings: A total of 780 individuals were enrolled in the study. They were selected based on the history of at least one illness during the last six months. Among the subjects who had reported to have had illness in the last six months 696(89.2% with 95% CI from 87%-91.4%) of them sought care while 84(10.8% with 95% CI from 8%-12.4%) of the study subjects did not seek care. Age, gender, educational status, marital status, duration of illness, perceived severity of the illness, restriction in regular activity and loss of working days/wages had an influence while standard of living did not have an influence on the health seeking behaviour of the community. The reasons stated by the subjects for not seeking care for their illness were family reasons 78 (92.9%), economic reasons 75 (89.3%), cultural reasons 5 (6%) and other reasons 73 (86.9%).
Application/Improvements: The outcome of this study emphasizes the understanding of the health seeking behaviour of the fishing community which is primarily important for effective utilization of the healthcare services and ultimately to render national programs and policies successful.
Keywords
Health Seeking Behaviour, Fishermen Community, Ennore Creek.Full Text
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