SynthesisJournal of racial and ethnic health disparities2025
Unraveling the Determinants of Maternal Well-Being Among Tribal Populations of Kerala: A Systematic Review.
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- Health on the Margins: A Qualitative Inquiry into Maternal Well-Being Among Bakerwal Tribes in Kashmir.Maternal and child health journal · 2025Article
- The Effects of Cold-Plasma Technology on the Quality Properties of Fresh-Cut Produce: A Review.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
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Abstract
backgroundDespite Kerala's noteworthy achievements in health indices, the tribal population in the state continues to face significant challenges in achieving optimal health outcomes. This is particularly evident in the realm of maternal health, where tribal communities struggle. In light of this paradox, a systematic review was conducted to identify the factors influencing the quality of tribal maternal health and their determinants.
methodA comprehensive search strategy was employed, utilizing computer-backed searches of eminent bibliographic databases, along with the exploration of additional cited references and hand-searching of relevant journals. The methodological quality of the selected studies was rigorously assessed through a transparent cataloguing system and analysis by reviewers, resulting in the inclusion of thirty studies following the filtering process. The selected studies were subjected to detailed analysis to identify the determinants of maternal health among tribal populations.
resultsThematic analysis of thirty studies that met the inclusion criteria resulted in four sets of determinants that contribute to maternal health among tribal women; biological/demographic determinants, psychological determinants, social determinants, and cultural determinants.
conclusionsThis review provides a comprehensive picture of tribal maternal health in Kerala, shedding light on their multifaceted challenges. The study provides a basis for the formulation of initiatives by addressing the broader determinants of health and accounting unique socio-cultural factors influencing well-being of tribal communities.
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