ArticleSubstance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy2018
Weaved into the cultural fabric: a qualitative exploration of alcohol consumption during pregnancy among tribal women in Odisha, India.
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- A systematic review of community-based studies on mental health issues among tribal populations in India.The Indian journal of medical research · 2022Pooled it
- Why do women consume alcohol during pregnancy or while breastfeeding?Drug and alcohol review · 2022Pooled it
- "The Problem Is that We Hear a Bit of Everything…": A Qualitative Systematic Review of Factors Associated with Alcohol Use, Reduction, and Abstinence in Pregnancy.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Pooled it
- Shaping Alcohol Health Literacy: A Systematic Concept Analysis and Review.Health literacy research and practice · 2020Pooled it
- The stigma of alcohol use during pregnancy: Exploring the impact of alcohol strength and social context on public perceptions.PloS one · 2026Article
- Psychiatry research and prevalence of psychiatric disorders among tribal populations of India: A systematic review and meta-analysis.Indian journal of psychiatry · 2025Review
- Alcohol use during pregnancy: findings from a gender-based violence survey in Mongolia.Archives of women's mental health · 2022Article
- Alcohol use during pregnancy in post-conflict northern Uganda: pregnant women's experiences and provider perceptions.Substance abuse treatment, prevention, and policy · 2021Article
- Reach, accessibility and acceptance of different communication channels for health promotion: a community-based analysis in Odisha, India.Journal of preventive medicine and hygiene · 2021Article
- A qualitative study to understand drivers of psychoactive substance use among Nepalese youth.PloS one · 2021Article
- Factors Associated with Alcohol Misuse among Indigenous Tribal Men in Wayanad: A Qualitative Study.Indian journal of psychological medicineArticle
- Alcohol consumption during pregnancy among tribal women in India: Need for a concerted action.Indian journal of psychiatryArticle
- Qualitative research methods in psychiatry in India: Landscaping the terrain.Indian journal of psychiatryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundEvidence-based research has documented the association between alcohol intake during pregnancy and increased risk of miscarriage, stillbirth and congenital birth defects. Alcohol consumption is a complex behavior whose origins lay in cultural norms and the social structure. In tribal communities in India, alcohol misuse among women is a public health problem. This study is intended to explore perceptions and beliefs among tribal women and the community towards alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
methodsA qualitative study was conducted in a tribal-dominated district of Odisha, India. The WHO AUDIT tool was used to identify women who consumed alcohol during their pregnancies. In-depth interviews were conducted with 19 eligible women and 18 family members. Additionally, two focused group discussions were held with local community leaders and health workers. The data was transcribed, systematically coded and analyzed following the thematic framework approach.
resultsThe findings suggest that a complex interplay of drivers contributes to the unrestricted intake of alcohol by pregnant women. This could be attributed to: a lack of social monitoring, easy access to alcohol, low alcohol literacy and alcohol's normative status in daily customs and traditions. Another contributing factor is a community-wide perception that home-made alcohol poses no ill effects.
conclusionAlcohol consumption is deeply embedded in the daily rituals of indigenous tribal women. To address this issue, community counselling utilizing platforms of RMNCHA and VHND could be Ideal. A well-designed, culture-based intervention encompassing alcohol researchers, mental health specialists, public health workers and anthropologists is necessary.
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