scholarly journals A study on socio- economic condition of Tharu tribes in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh in India

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 939-944
Author(s):  
Jyoti Kumari ◽  
Ritu Dubey ◽  
Dipak Kumar Bose ◽  
Vandana Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Slight Modification ◽  
Preliminary Test ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Mortality And Morbidity ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Upper Middle Class

As per the census of 2011 the tribal population consists of 8.6% while it was 8.2% according to the census of 2001 in India. This paper addresses the socio-economic status of Tharu tribes in Bahraich district of Uttar Pradesh. The socio economic status is an important determinant of health, nutritional status, mortality and morbidity of an individual. Socio Economic Status also influences the accessibility, affordability, acceptability and actual utilization of available health facilities. To classify the socio-economic status of the respondents, Uday Pareek and Trivedi scale has been adopted with subject to preliminary test and slight modification as per the need of the study. Measuring the socio-economic conditions of Tharu tribes from Uday Pareek and Trivedi scale, it can be concluded that all the Tharu tribes belong to four categories viz: Upper Middle Class, Middle Class, Lower Middle Class and Lower Class. 0.28% respondent belonged to upper middle class, 5.33% were middle class, 75.56% belonged to lower middle class and 18.83% to lower class. The findings can be beneficial for implementing projects that can help in improving their situation of backwardness. 

THE EFFECTS OF SOCIAL CLASS DIFFERENCES ON THE SELF-CONCEPTS OF SOME NIGERIAN ADOLESCENTS

1986 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 171-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. A. Olowu
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Semantic Differential ◽  
The Self ◽  
Concerted Effort ◽  
Class Differences ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Lower Socioeconomic ◽  
Made In

A purpose-built Semantic Differential Scale was administered to 372 adolescents. One hundred and eighteen of them came from middle class homes while two hundred and fifty four came from lower socioeconomic homes. There were two hundred and sixty four boys, and one hundred and eight girls. Their mean age was 16.7 years. The results showed that adolescents from middle class homes had more significantly positive self-concepts than those from lower class homes. The lower class adolescents had more positive self-concepts than their counterparts on only the religious – non-religious scale (p < .001). The observed differences were discussed. It was suggested that concerted effort should be made in homes and schools to enhance the self-concepts of adolescents, particularly those from low socio-economic status groups.

scholarly journals Socio-economic analysis of small and marginal farmers in Jaipur district of Rajasthan

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 170-175
Author(s):  
Mohan Lal Jat ◽  
P.S. Shekhawat ◽  
Sonu Jain
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Economic Condition ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Upper Class ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Interview Method ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Better Than

The study was conducted in Jaipur district of Rajasthan to know the socio-economic status of small and marginal farmers. A total of 60 farmers (30 farmers in each small and marginal category) were selected for the present investigation. The primary data relating to various socioeconomic variables were collected from the sample farmers by personal interview method using semistructured schedules and questionnaires for the purpose. Composite scales analysis like Udai Pareek revised scale-2019 and Modified BG Prasad scale-2019 were used to analyze the socio-economic status of small and marginal farmers, which have combinations of social and economic variables. The study revealed that, the socio-economic condition of small farmers was better than socio-economic condition of marginal farmers, according to composite scales analysis. On the basis of Udai Pareek revised scale, majority of marginal farmers (about 47.00%) belonged to lower middle class whereas, majority of small farmers (about 53.00%) belonged to middle class. Study further found that, in both categories of farmers, no farmer belonged to the lower and upper class. As per BG Prasad modified scale which is based on monthly income of household, majority of marginal farmers (50.00%) belonged to upper middle class while, majority of small farmers (60.00%) belonged to upper class. In both categories of sample farmers, no farmer belonged to lower and lower middle class.

scholarly journals Impact of transition in socio-economic status on sonographically detected non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a study based on modified Kuppuswamy classification in an urban population

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 2255
Author(s):  
Abhinav Jain ◽  
Smita Manjavkar ◽  
Humaid Ali Jafri ◽  
S. S. Anand
Keyword(s):  
Liver Disease ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Fatty Liver ◽  
Fatty Liver Disease ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

Background: The transition in the socioeconomic status is associated with physical and mental challenges. The lifestyle modification is one of the key implicatory for this change. Non-alcoholic fatty liver is an ever-growing health concern. This study evaluates the socioeconomic categories based on Kuppuswamy classification and other correlated in sonographically detected Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 300 sonographically detected NAFLD patients in the age group of 18-60 years. Detailed history, including the demographic profile, socio-economic status (Modified Kuppuswamy scale was followed for calculating the Socio-economic status of the family), occupation, dietary habits (vegetarian or non-vegetarian, exposure to junk food), drinking water supply, etc. Detailed assessment of the morphological parameters including the anthropometric measurements, height, BMI was also assessed.Results: The study finds 62 (41%) females and 88 (59%) males with NAFLD and 51-60 age group with maximum prevalence. Diabetes (63%), Soft drink consumption and obesity are important risk factors. New observation of our study is that amongst various Kuppuswami sociodemographic scales, the maximum patients belonging to Upper middle class and upper lower class presented with fatty liver.Conclusions: There is higher prevalence of NAFLD amongst males, diabetics, obese, soft drinks, tea and coffee consumers. Authors also find a unique correlate based on socio-demographic class of Kuppuswami scale. People belonging to upper middle class and upper lower class suffer from NAFLD more commonly than other sociodemographic classes.

Social class, language attitudes, and language use

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-30
Author(s):  
Binmei Liu
Keyword(s):  
Social Class ◽  
Middle Class ◽  
Language Use ◽  
Language Attitudes ◽  
Mainland China ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Class Privilege ◽  
Upper Middle Class ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Few previous studies have examined the impact of social class on language attitudes and language use in mainland China. A total of 215 questionnaires were collected from a university in China for this study. The participants were classified into four social classes: upper middle class, middle middle class, lower middle class, and lower class. Then an individual interview was conducted with 10 students. Findings show that the students from the upper middle class had significantly lower attitudes toward local dialects and they had the lowest percentage of current use of dialect at home. The study adds evidence to findings of previous studies that local dialects might face certain danger of maintenance. It also shows that this change would start from people from the upper middle class. The study also points out a possible future tendency that social class privilege will play a more significant role in English learning and education.

scholarly journals To study the immunization status of children aged 1-5 years admitted to department of pediatrics, Lala Lajpat Rai & Associated Hospitals, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-66
Author(s):  
Neeta Singh
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Birth Order ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Middle Class ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Immunization Status ◽  
Upper Middle Class

The Present study was conducted in the Department of Pediatrics of Lala Lajpat Rai & Associated Hospital GSVM Medical College, Kanpur. All the children aged between 1-5 years, admitted in Department of Pediatrics were asked to participate in this study. Information regarding vaccination, socio-demographic factors was collected from their parents and care takers. Accuracy and validity of information were confirmed by immunization card in possible situation and inspection for BCG scar. Hospital based descriptive cross-sectional study.In upper class, 100% of children were completely immunized. In upper middle class, 80.8% children had complete and 19.1% partial immunization status. No one remained unimmunized in upper middle class. In lower middle class, 33.9% of children were completely immunized, 59.6% partially immunized and 6.4% remained unimmunized.Children who were 1stin birth order, had maximum immunization coverage (44.8%). Minimum immunization coverage was in birth order &#62;4 (3.2%). P value is &#60;0.001, indicates the significant relation between birth order and immunization status. As birth order increased, immunization coverage decreased. In this present hospital based descriptive cross –sectional study, we found that 51.2% children were fully immunized, 45.6% were partially immunized and 3.2% children were unimmunized as per National immunization schedule. Children belonging to upper class were 100% completely immunized. In upper middle class 80.8% children in lower middle class 33.9%, in upper lower class 55.7% and in lower class 50.9% children were completely immunized respectively. In lower class immunization coverage was higher than lower middle class. Droprate for BCG to pentavalent 1 was 10.64%, similarly dropout from BCG to measles was 12.7%. Dropout rate of pentavalent 1 to pentavalent 2 was 1.4%, pentavalent2 to pentavalent3 was 2.6%. It indicates that system is not able to hold the child once registered. Steps for improvement should focus on reducing the drop rate from BCG to pentavalent and measles.

scholarly journals A socio-demographic study of the “loss to follow–up in TB cases under DOTS” in and around tertiary teaching care hospital

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (9) ◽  
pp. 3123
Author(s):  
M. A. M. Pasha ◽  
Afsar Fatima ◽  
Sumana Gopichand ◽  
M. Sushma
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Care Hospital ◽  
Class Iii ◽  
Loss To Follow Up ◽  
Demographic Profile ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Tertiary Teaching

Background: India had 2.6 million cases of Tuberculosis as per the latest count and ranks 14th among 22 high TB burden countries globally. Loss to follow-up is a TB patient who did not start treatment or whose treatment was interrupted for 2 consecutive months or more. Knowing the demographic profile and reasons for non-adherence to treatment among the loss to follow up TB cases helps in prevention of infection source, development of resistant strains and also helps in reducing relapse rate and mortality, which helps in achieving the end TB strategy. Methods: The aim of this study was to know the socio-demographic profile of “loss to follow up in TB cases under DOTS” in and around tertiary teaching care hospital. A retrospective analytical study was done after getting a sample size i.e.79 cases from the register obtained from Tuberculosis unit, Government Hospital, Nandyal. Results: Out of 79 cases, 45 (57%) belonged to upper lower class (IV), 15 (19%) belonged to lower class (V), 14 (17.7%) belonged to lower middle class (III), 5 (6.3%) belonged to upper middle class, according to modified Kuppuswamy classification.Conclusions: The study showed that most of the patients belonged to upper lower class and there was significant association between (a) socio-economic status and symptoms appeared, (b) socio-economic status and investigations done, (c) socio-economic status and the person who diagnosed first, (d)socio-economic status and under whose supervision treatment was taken. 

scholarly journals ASYMPTOMATIC BACTERIURIA

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (01) ◽  
pp. 115-118
Author(s):  
Anam Zulfiqar ◽  
Sadaf Zulfiqar ◽  
Shahana Rahat
Keyword(s):  
Middle Class ◽  
Urine Sample ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Hospital Laboratory ◽  
Pregnant Females ◽  
Regular Screening ◽  
Upper Middle Class

Objectives: To record the rate of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant females.Period: November 2015 to February 2016. Settings: Holy Family Hospital, Rawalpindi.Material & Methods: 200 pregnant females for regular pre-natal visits during 2nd and 3rdtrimester of pregnancy between 18-50 years of age were included. Sterile bottles were used tocollect the urine sample from the patients and sent to the hospital laboratory for the evaluationof asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnant females. Results: We recorded most of the casesbetween 18-30 years of age i.e. 56%(n=112) whereas 44%(n=88) were between 31-50 yearsof age, mean+sd: 28.76+5.42 years. Frequency of asymptomatic bacteriuria was recordedin 22%(n=44). We found 21(23.86%) out of 88 cases had lower class, 15(23.44%) out of 64cases had middle class, 7(17.95%) out of 39 cases had upper middle class while 1(11.11%)out of 9 cases had higher class. Conclusion: Asymptomatic bacteriuria is not an uncommoncomplication during pregnancy, however, regular screening may help to prevent and reducethis morbidity at early stage.

A Study on the Transportation Mode Choice Behaviour of Individuals With Different Socio-Economic Status

2018 ◽  
pp. 476-493
Author(s):  
Arun Bajracharya
Keyword(s):  
Public Transportation ◽  
Economic Status ◽  
Mode Choice ◽  
Lower Class ◽  
Upper Class ◽  
Choice Behaviour ◽  
Transportation Mode ◽  
Socio Economic Status ◽  
Private Car ◽  
Transportation Mode Choice

This chapter presents a study on the transportation mode choice behaviour of individuals with different socio-economic status. A previously developed system dynamics model has been adopted by differentiating the population mass into upper, middle, and lower classes. The simulation experiments with the model revealed that generally the upper class individuals would be more inclined to use a private car (PC) instead of public transportation (PT) when their tendency is compared to middle and lower class individuals. It was also observed that lower class individuals would be more willing to use PT instead of PC when their tendency is compared to middle and upper class individuals. As such, it would be difficult to encourage the upper class individuals to use PT instead of PC, and it would be successively easier to do so in the case of middle and lower class individuals. However, the results also indicated that under certain different circumstances, the upper class individuals would also prefer to go for PT, and the lower class ones could prefer to own and use PC instead of PT.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document