CHILD HEALTH CARE PRACTICES AMONG TRIBALS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Abstract

The tribal children are known as one of the most vulnerable segments of our society. Because they are living in the rural or integrated area and mainly stick to their own traditional practices. Therefore, they are facing many challenges, particularly in terms of education and healthcare. Different studies on tribal children shows that they are malnourished at a much higher rate than non-tribal children. The evaluations of relevant literature highlight the seriousness of the problem, demonstrating that 4.7 million tribal children in India suffer from chronic malnutrition, which has a negative influence on their survival, development, educational performance, and future production. This highlights a widespread problem with far-reaching effects, since malnutrition among tribal children not only impairs their physical well-being but also affect the cognitive development, learning capacity, and long-term educational accomplishment. The objective of the paper is to analyse the findings of scholars who have performed research on health care practices of tribal children. The data was collected by compiling the findings of many related studies done by researchers around India between 2013 and 2023. The review focuses on important child health care practices with nutritional status and common morbidity pattern among tribal children. The review contributes to the existing literature by combining data from numerous research, and it provides significant insights for policymakers and healthcare professionals seeking to improve the health outcomes of tribal children in India.