Socio-Demographic Factors Associated with Health Condition Among Adult Sabar Males of Purulia, West Bengal: A Cross-Sectional Study

Abstract

The present study seeks to understand the effect of socio-demographic factors on health conditions among the 350 Sabar adult males, ages 18-60 years living in the Purulia district of West Bengal. Anthropometric measurements of height (cm), weight (kg) was taken using standard technique and body mass index (BMI) was derived. A pre-tested questionnaire was used to access their socio-demographic condition. Chi-square test, one-way ANOVA, and independent-sample t-test were performed to find out the significant association and differences between socio-demographic variables and nutritional categories. Results revealed a high prevalence (45.4%) of undernutrition (BMI <18.5 kg/m2) among the studied population. It has also been found that socio-demographic variables like education, occupation, income, source of drinking water, and sanitary latrine had a significant (P<0.05) impact on their health. In conclusion, this study highlighted the importance of considering socio-demographic factors in the context of health research and the implementation of health promotion programs.

Keywords

• sabar
• undernutrition
• socio-demographic variables
• tribe
• india