scholarly journals Impact of Lymphatic Filariasis on Married Women from Rural Areas of Bankura District, West Bengal, India

2021 ◽  
Vol 53 (01) ◽  
pp. 23-26
Author(s):  
Goutam Chandra ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Married Women ◽  
Disease Rate ◽  
The Family ◽  
Bankura District ◽  
The Impact

In third world countries like India, women play a vital role in building and maintaining the family and the society. Lymphatic Filariasis (LF) among married women may inflict a deep impact on the society. Present study was focused to study the impact of LF on married women of some rural areas of Bankura district in West Bengal, India. Night blood-samples of 1202 married women were examined to detect the presence of microfilariae. They were examined clinically and also asked for any hidden filarial manifestation. Affected subjects were also interrogated to understand the impact of LF on their lives. Microfilaria rate, mean microfilaria density and disease rate among the married women of the area were assessed as 6.16%, 10.89% and 11.98% respectively. 95.83% of the diseased subjects were of opinion that the disease had imposed some or many adverse effects on their lives. The diseased women suffer from disability, loss of efficiency and social stigma. They are often neglected and abstain themselves from intimating their problems to the family members and seeking help for various reasons. Awareness level is poor and presumably the situation is same in the rural areas of other under developed and developing countries.

scholarly journals Role of The Family in Entrepreneurship Develoment in Nepali Society

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 37-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sushil Kumar Pant
Keyword(s):  
Economic Growth ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Job Creation ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Ethnic Communities ◽  
Entrepreneurship Research ◽  
Entrepreneurship Development ◽  
The Family ◽  
The Impact

Entrepreneurship is the engine for social and economic growth of any society. It drives people toward wealth and job creation, which leads to better lives for people in the society. There has been growing interest in entrepreneurship research recently. This paper attempted to assess the impact of family in Nepalese society. This was viewed as essential in a country in which more than 125 ethnic communities are found. The findings show that family has some impact in people to become entrepreneurship but it was not strongly substantiated by statistical tests. It was found that entrepreneur’s parental profession plays some role in entrepreneurship development in Nepal which was similar to some findings that parental profession plays vital role in the choice of profession in children.Journal of Nepalese Bussiness Studies Vol. 9, No. 1, 2015 pp. 37-47

scholarly journals LIFE IN A BHUMIJ VILLAGE DURING LOCKDOWN: AN EXPLORATIVE STUDY

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Dr. Nizamuddin Ahmed ◽  
Biswajit Goswami ◽  
Swami Tattwasarananda
Keyword(s):  
Social Life ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Face Mask ◽  
Tribal Community ◽  
Indian State ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Bankura District ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
The Impact

Since midnight of March 25, 2020, India's 1.3 billion people had gone under total lockdown to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and this prolonged countrywide lockdown has a serious impact on the life of the Indian tribes like their income, occupation, social life, personal life etc., as they are the most vulnerable and poor marginalized people of India, having neglected through the ages in every aspect of their life and livelihood. Bhumij tribe is one of them. They mainly reside in the Indian state of Odisha, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. Lutia is a typical Bhumij concentrated village in the area of Simlabandh under Hirbandh community development block of Khatra sub-division in the district of Bankura of the Indian state of West Bengal. By maintaining proper social distance and wearing face mask we have taken in-depth interview of 25 villagers of different age group and gender belong to Bhumij tribal community in this village on the various aspects of their day to day life, their education, their health awareness especially about the awareness regarding COVID-19, their culture, religious and supernatural beliefs, etc. by adopting purposive sampling technique method along with tried to know their opinion and views regarding the impact of countrywide lockdown to their daily life. Therefore, in this paper, an attempt has been made to explore their life during the lockdown. KEY WORDS: Bhumij tribe, Life of Bhumij, Lockdown, Covid-19, Lutia Village of Bankura district.

scholarly journals SEXUAL VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN ECUADOR: AN OVERVIEW FROM THE RURAL AND INDIGENOUS AREAS OF IMBABURA

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (11) ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
Santiago BOIRA ◽  
Maria Teresa MUÑOZ ◽  
Anita NUDELMAN
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Violence ◽  
Violence Against Women ◽  
Family Environment ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Attorney General ◽  
The Family ◽  
Global Nature ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Official Data

Objectives. Sexual violence against women is a major social problem for governments and institutions. International reports warn about its magnitude and its global nature and findings from Latin America have also confirmed the seriousness of the issue. The objective of this article is to address the problem of sexual violence against women in Ecuador, with emphasis on rural and indigenous areas. Material and methods. The official data offered by the Attorney General of the State of Ecuador is analyzed. Likewise, the qualitative information provided by professionals in the province of Imbabura through interviews and focus groups. Results. Quantitative data shows a very significant increase in the number of crimes of sexual violence against women in practically all the provinces of Ecuador in the past three years. Likewise, from a qualitative perspective, patriarchal culture is very present as one of the causes that explain violence. As for the manifestation of sexual violence, its most frequent form is within partner relationships. However, cases of incest, sexual abuse and aggression against minors within the family environment are also common. Conclusions. Data for disaggregated and specific monitoring of sexual violence in Ecuador is limited. In this regard, the use of qualitative methodology to complement such information is recommended. This study identifies a serious situation both in terms of the prevalence and of the impact of sexual violence in Ecuador. Keywords: sexual violence, Ecuador, abuse, rural areas, violence against women.

scholarly journals Exclusion of Tribal Women from Property Inheritance Rights: A Study of Tripuri Women of India

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 327-340
Author(s):  
Ashim Shil ◽  
Hemraj P Jangir
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Married Women ◽  
The State ◽  
Property Ownership ◽  
Tribal Women ◽  
The Family ◽  
Property Inheritance ◽  
Customary Practices

The Tripuri tribe from the state of Tripura constitutes around 50 percent of the total tribal population and can be found in all eight districts of the state. The tribe follows its own culture and tradition in terms of marriage and other customary practices. This study investigates the role of gender in inheritance of property among the Tripuri tribe and how Tripuri women are excluded from ownership of property. It also attempts to discover how property ownership affects their income and position in the household. The study has been conducted in the districts of West Tripura and Dhalai. Focus Group Discussion and interview schedules are employed as methods for collection of data. Results show that while 20 out of 54 married women from rural areas of West Tripura have inherited property, only 2 out of 13 married women have inherited property in the urban area. In comparison with West Tripura, Dhalai features a low ratio among women in inheriting property (only 4 out of 38 married women). A few causes include low level of literacy, slow urbanization and less inter-community marriages. The reasons for not inheriting property include: a woman failing to live up to the concept of a ‘good sister’ in the brother’s eyes, son needs property to care for parents, cost of marriage is borne by brother or parents so no right to claim, and to avoid unnecessary conflict in the family. In this manner, societal perceptions prevent women from claiming the legitimate share of their ancestral property.

scholarly journals Pengetahuan, Sikap dan Praktik Pencegahan Filariasis pada Masyarakat di Daerah Endemik Filariasis: A Literatur Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 227
Author(s):  
Endah Fitriasari ◽  
Syahrul Syahrul
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Social Stigma ◽  
Review Literature ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Preventive Practices ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
Information Program ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Tropics ◽  
The Impact

Filariasis is one of four diseases that are very important to note, especially in the tropics and subtropics, considering the impact of this disease is the existence of social stigma, decreased productivity and quality of life both psychologically, economically and socially. This study used a literature review approach from several databases, namely Pubmed, Proquest, Science Direct, Google Schoolar and other secondary searches. In total, this review literature consisted of 7 non-experimental journals (observations / surveys) that assess the knowledge, attitudes and prevention practices of filariasis; 6 journal reports on knowledge, 5 journals reported on attitudes and 5 journals discussing prevention practices, where the key to success of the government program (GPELF) was the compliance of the community itself. As for being obedient, people need good knowledge, attitudes and preventive practices about filariasis. The results of this review literature show that there was still a lack of knowledge, attitudes and practices of community prevention, so that a more appropriate education and health information program is needed. Keywords: knowledge; attitude; practice; lymphatic filariasis ABSTRAK Filariasis adalah satu dari empat penyakit yang sangat penting untuk diperhatikan khususnya di daerah tropis dan subtropis, mengingat dampak dari penyakit ini adalah adanya stigma sosial, penurunan produktifitas dan kualitas hidup baik secara psikologi, ekonomi maupun sosial. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan telaah literature dari beberapa database, yaitu Pubmed, Proquest, Science Direct, Google Schoolar dan pencarian sekunder lainnya. Secara total, literature riview ini terdiri dari 7 jurnal non-eksperimental (observasi/ survey) yang menilai pengetahuan, sikap dan praktik pencegahan pada filariasis; 6 jurnal melaporkan tentang pengetahuan, 5 jurnal melaporkan tentang sikap dan 5 jurnal membahas tentang praktek pencegahan, dimana kunci keberhasilan dari program pemerintah (GPELF) adalah kepatuhan masyarakat itu sendiri. Sedangkan untuk menjadi patuh, masyarakat memerlukan pengetahuan, sikap dan praktik pencegahan yang baik tentang filariasis. Hasil dari literatur review ini menunjukkan rendahnya pengetahuan, sikap dan praktik pencegahan masyarakat, sehingga dibutuhkan adanya program pendidikan dan informasi kesehatan yang lebih tepat. Kata kunci: pengetahuan; sikap; praktik; lymphatic filariasis

scholarly journals The Influence of Ecophysiographic Determinants on the Functional-Spatial Development of Rural Areas - A Study of the Village of Lubasz

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 234-246
Author(s):  
Hanna Borucińska-Bieńkowska
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Land Development ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Human Migration ◽  
Ecological Processes ◽  
Socioeconomic Changes ◽  
The Social ◽  
Big City ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Village

AbstractThe article discusses selected issues concerning the influence of ecophysiographic determinants on functional-spatial and socio-economic development in rural areas. Ecological, economic and social processes that have been taking place for the past few decades are examined in the context of the development of local self-governments and transformation of economic processes into market oriented economy following socioeconomic changes in Poland. The process of intense urbanization of the countryside is a common phenomenon that occurs specifically in rural areas that are within the impact zone of a big city. It is caused by i.a. human migration into rural areas as well as by development of areas of business activation. These tendencies, which occur both in the social and economic context, greatly affect ecological processes. Expansion of land development and the ensuing further development of necessary technical infrastructure give rise to numerous problems in natural environment. Ecophysiographic determinants play a vital role in the pursuit of sustainable development of the countryside in the aspect of threats that result from excessive urbanization of rural areas. The author discusses these issues on the example of a study of the village of Lubasz in the wielkopolskie voivodeship.

scholarly journals Family farm and income support policies

2021 ◽  
Vol LXII (2) ◽  
pp. 114-122
Author(s):  
Elena Zapryanova ◽  
◽  
Ivan Penov ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Family Farms ◽  
The Family ◽  
Direct Support ◽  
Faster Development ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Levels Of Support ◽  
Different Levels

Family farms are the main form of organization in agriculture and play an essential role in the development of rural areas. One of the main characteristics of the family farms is that the members of the households work in them. The purpose of the study is, based on an analysis of a real farm and the impact of direct support on family income, to draw recommendations for policy development in this direction. In order to achieve this goal, an economic-mathematical model was developed, and eight scenarios with different levels of support were examined. The main conclusion is that the farm could operate without receiving support because the income generated by this scenario is sufficient to provide an average standard of living for the family. However, CAP support helps its faster development.

Lymphatic filariasis in the coastal areas of Digha, West Bengal, India

2007 ◽  
Vol 37 (3) ◽  
pp. 136-139 ◽  
Author(s):  
G Chandra ◽  
S N Chatterjee ◽  
S Das ◽  
N Sarkar
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Human Blood ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Wuchereria Bancrofti ◽  
Coastal Areas ◽  
Disease Rate ◽  
Blood Samples ◽  
Human Blood Index ◽  
Blood Index ◽  
Diethylcarbamazine Citrate

The state of West Bengal, India, has a long coastline with the Bay of Bengal. No information exists regarding filarial epidemiology and its vector in these coastal areas. The present study was designed to assess the epidemiology of lymphatic filariasis and the role of available mosquitoes as its vector in eight coastal villages around Digha, West Bengal. Night blood samples of 4016 individuals were collected and each of them was examined clinically for any manifestations of the disease. Overall, microfilaria rate, mean microfilarial density and disease rate were 9.06%, 8.63% and 7.72%, respectively. The causative parasite was identified as Wuchereria bancrofti and Culex quinquefasciatus was incriminated as the vector responsible. Vector infection and infectivity rates were assessed to be 12.5% and 0.73%, respectively. The human blood index of human-house-frequenting vector population was 70%. Vector density, vector infection, infectivity rates and human blood index were higher in the rainy season in the study area. Overall, the filarial situation was bad and, as a measure, single-dose diethylcarbamazine citrate (6 mg/kg body weight) treatment was given to all the microfilariaemic patients. Night blood samples of the treated individuals were tested for microfilariae on days 10 and 365, which revealed interesting results.

scholarly journals Construction Technology of Namghar of Assam, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 1905-1908
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Point Of View ◽  
Spiritual Life ◽  
Construction Technology ◽  
Ethnic Culture ◽  
The People ◽  
Unique Method ◽  
The Impact

Namghar is the identity of the Assamese Community. Namghar tried to make unity among people. It is a part and parcel of the Ek Xaran Nava Vaishnava religion promoted by Srimanta Sankardeva. Sankardeva tried to establish a powerful community by eliminating all the differences regarding cast and creed and distributing the light of education among the people at a time when Assam had faced a pathetic condition on religion. Namghar and Satra’s were established aiming at promoting literature, music, dance, drama, sculpture, and architecture along with promoting religion. According to prominent scholar Dr. Maheswar Neog, Nam, Deva, Guru, and Bhakat are the base of Nava-vaishnava religion. The bhakats from the rural areas follow their life along with serving the God and the Guru. They were able to promote the Nava- Vaishnava religion among the people while living a strict spiritual life. Therefore to Nurture Vhaisnav’s culture and worship the God Namghar was established. The impact of the rules and regulation followed in the Namghar have certain impacts on the villages all over Assam. Different festivals are celebrated in Assamese society. In the same way, there are different festivals that are celebrated in the Namghar. They were originated with the root relating to Navavahsinava religion. For example- Tithi of Sankardeva and Madhavdeva, Ankiya Nat, Rash, Janmastami, Fakuwa, Pal Nam, Bar Sabah, Gokhai Bihu are Celebrated in the namghar. And namghar plays a vital role in Assamese social life from various perspective. These include- establishing equality and promoting dignity to everyone, Acting as a village parliament, solving dispute, centre for planning and reform, preserving ethnic culture, etc. Besides it works as a forum for shelter during different hazards. From the constructional point of view, it is a very unique method used, which is traditionally dispatched among the Assamese community. This paper tried to discuss various technology and constructional system of Namghar.

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