Health problems of Tribal Women of Gadchiroli District, Maharashtra and Geographical Study of Health Center

Abstract

Women's health is an important determinant for the well being of the entire family. However, women's health is much neglected in the family due to the social structure of society. Despite the government's effort to improve the health status of women, women's health issues remain a major concern in India especially when it comes to the health of tribal women. Tribal women are still subjected to traditional practices i.e. exiling the women during menstruation, home deliveries of the baby and. The study was conducted on health problems of tribal women of Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra. The study assessed the role of Health Center: Arogyam Dhanampada to improve the health status of tribal women. It also looks upon the impact of various health awareness programme organised at various level in the district.