Healthcare of Tribal Women in India: Challenges, Gaps and a Progressive Path Forward

Author(s)	Dr. Kalpana Devarajan, Dr. K. Krishneswari
Country	India
Abstract	This study aims to investigate the challenges and the knowledge gap among the healthcare of tribal women. Even though the Government of India has brought several initiatives and schemes to empower tribal there is still a big gap in healthcare mainly because of lack of education and awareness. Among tribal women gynaecological health has showed up a critical concern it involves cervical cancer, breast cancer, sexually transmitted diseases, reproductive health, and menopausal complications are progressively widespread among tribal women. Poor nutrition and limited health knowledge make these problems even harder. Many women avoid health check-ups because of cultural stigma, shyness, or simply not knowing about the importance of screening. This study highlights the existing gap in knowledge and the need for culturally sensitive steps. Community meetings held in local languages, with real-life stories, can help women understand the value of screening and guide them toward proper treatment. It also points to the need for mobile clinics that can reach remote areas and offer periodic screening and healthcare services. With better awareness and outreach, these steps can greatly improve the health outcome of tribal women in India.
Keywords	Mental and physical health, tribal welfare, outreach activities, nutrition
Field	Medical / Pharmacy
Published In	Volume 17, Issue 1, January-March 2026
Published On	2026-01-20

About IJSAT Fees & Payment Current Issue Publication Archive	Submit Research Paper Track Submission Status Publication Guidelines Publication Ethics Peer Review & Plagiarism	Join as a Reviewer Editors & Reviewers Reviewer Referral Program Get Reviewer Membership Certi.	Website/Journal Policies Usage Policy Content Policies Privacy Policy

Contact Us	Message on WhatsApp	+91-9687-182-185	editor@ijsat.org

International Journal on Science and Technology