Socioeconomic
Socio-Economic and Nutritional Determinants of Low Birth Weight in Rural and Peri-urban Population of Birbhum District, West Bengal, India
By: SAIKAT MAJUMDAR, ASHOKE GORAIN, PREMANANDA BHARATI – This objective study aims to identify significant socioeconomic and nutritional determinants associated with low birth weight (LBW) in the rural and peri-urban population of Birbhum district, West Bengal. The percentage of LBW was 22.47%, and 35.23% of mothers received full antenatal care (ANC). The prevalence of LBW…
Insurgency and Socioeconomic Development: A Sociological Examination of the Impact of Boko Haram Insurgency on Commercial Activities in the Yobe State, Nigeria
Boko Haram, Commercial Activities, Insecurity, Nigeria, Socioeconomic, Structural anomie theory, Yobe StateBy: IBRAHIM ALKALI, KALINDI SHARMA – The study is designed to examine the impact of Boko Haram insurgency on commercial activities in the Damaturu Local Government Area of the Yobe State, Nigeria. Mixed research method using both quantitative (structured questionnaire) and qualitative (in-depth interview) research techniques was used. 385 respondents were sampled using the Creative…
Nutritional status and parental socio-economic conditions among the adolescent boys and girls of Sombaria village of West Sikkim, Northeast India
By: PRIYASHREE GOGOI, MAIBAM SAMSON SINGH – Adolescence is a nutritionally vulnerable developmental stage. The nutritional requirements of the body during the adolescent stage increase tremendously due to rapid physical and mental growth. Poor nutritional status can make an individual susceptible to various health problems. The objective of the present study is to examine the…