A Comparative Study of Diseases Prevalence among Tribal Women in Different Villages of Khowai District, Tripura: A Hospital Data - Using GIS
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: Communicable and Non-communicable diseases, spatial distribution, health care delivery services, women community, Geographic Information System (GIS)Abstract
The both communicable and non-communicable diseases that are interfering with normal biological functions
which cause mortality or misery on a physical, psychological, or social level impact. Numerous things might
cause it, such as infections, genetic flaws, dietary inadequacies, environmental influences, or even lifestyle
decisions. The present study is made to assess the disease’s prevalence among tribal women in different villages
of Khowai district in Tripura. The study focuses on understanding the health conditions of tribal women based
on the government hospital registry. The mapping of spatial distribution and pattern of women cases is carried
outusing GIS (Geographic Information System) the study shows the diffusion of diseases across the district. In
order to determine the frequency of the diseases in the district, the side specification of 499 cases were analysed,
and the result revealed that the categorization of diseases, such as; fever, stomach discomfort, anaemia, weakness,
infections, and respiratory issues, areclassified. The most affected age-group of 21-30, and 41-50 are found in
the three villages namely; Kalyanpur, Tulakshikhar, and Champa Hour. The results revealed that a Chi-square
value (X²) of 15.03, and p-value ˂ 0.005, and hence, the disease prevalence is statistically high significant with
the age groups of21-30 and 41-50, are the most affected susceptible women community in the district. The study
also examined variables that may impact disease transmission and healthcare availability, such as temperature,
slope, and rainfall. This study emphasises the need for improved healthcare infrastructure, education, and prompt
treatment among tribal communities.
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