A cross-sectional study to assess choice of tubal ligation over vasectomy in tribal women of Eastern Gujarat
The study underscores the need for targeted innervations to address the deep-rooted cultural beliefs and gender biases that limit the adoption of male sterilization methods. It suggests that enhancing education outreach and addressing sociocultural barriers could promote more balanced family planning practices. The finding emphasizes the importance of culturally sensitive health policies that respect Indigenous perspectives while promoting informed decision-making and equitable access to reproductive health services. This research contributes to understanding the complex interplay of cultural, educational, and socioeconomic factors in family planning choices among tribal women in India.
Authors
- Riya Patel (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6572-5924)
- Geeta Patel
- N. Zaveri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9625-9628)
- Aman Damor
- Aniruddha Gohel
- Rahul Tahilramani
Institutions
- Care Institute of Medical Sciences (IN)
- Zydus Lifesciences Limited (India) (IN)
- Saudi Arabia Basic Industries (United States) (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_1639_24
- Primary Topic
- Male Reproductive Health Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00