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Maternal and Child Health Challenges Insights from Upper and Lower Bonda Communities in Malkangiri Dist. of Odisha, India

Author(s) Ms. Flora Pattanayak, Dr. Meera Swain, Mr. Protush Panda
Country India
Abstract The Bonda tribe of Odisha, classified among India’s Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs), faces severe reproductive and child health challenges despite government interventions. The present study examines the reproductive and child health status and health-seeking behaviour among the Bonda tribe. Using a mixed-method approach, data were collected from six villages in Malkangiri district, comparing health indicators between Upper and Lower Bonda communities. Findings reveal alarmingly high rates of early marriage (44% in Upper Bonda and 33% in Lower Bonda among females aged 15-19), adolescent pregnancies (nearly 18%), maternal mortality (11% in Upper Bonda), infant mortality (111 per 1000 in Upper Bonda), and child malnutrition (53% fully immunized in Upper Bonda vs. 76% in Lower Bonda). Despite government interventions, access to antenatal care (27% in Upper Bonda with four or more visits), institutional deliveries (36% in Up-per Bonda), and modern healthcare services remains inadequate, with a significant reliance on tradi-tional practices. The study underscores the urgent need for culturally sensitive health interventions, improved healthcare infrastructure, and educational initiatives tailored to the unique context of the Bonda tribe.
Keywords Bonda tribe, maternal health, child health, reproductive health, Odisha, vulnerable tribal group, healthcare behaviour
Published In Volume 7, Issue 4, July-August 2025
Published On 2025-07-09
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2025.v07i04.44620
Short DOI https://doi.org/g9s89t
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