ABSTRACT

First published in 1998, this volume examines how women in general and how the socio-economic and cultural factors affect the health and nutritional status of the mother, reproductive status, utilisation of health services, awareness of health services, health care behaviour, cultural practices associated with childbirth, lactation and more.

chapter 1|10 pages

Introduction

chapter 3|40 pages

Perspectives on Health in India

chapter 6|24 pages

Pregnancy and Childbirth

chapter 7|14 pages

Cultural Practices and Postnatal Care

chapter 8|18 pages

Health Status of Children

chapter 9|17 pages

Cultural Dimensions of Women’s Health