Prevalence, pattern, and factors associated with self-reported disability among the tribal population in Jawadhi Hills, Tamil Nadu: a census
This is the first census-based estimate of disability in a tribal population in the Jawadhi Hills. The findings reveal a notable burden of mobility-related impairments and strong links between disability and social disadvantage. The results support the integration of disability assessment into existing health programs, particularly those addressing non-communicable diseases, and call for expanded access to rehabilitation services in tribal areas.
Authors
- Amala Vinodh
- Sarah Sunil Joseph (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9010-395X)
- Anika Amritanand
- Prathibha Obed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8580-8225)
- Vinod Joseph Abraham (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0007-9922)
- Anuradha Rose (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4466-2746)
- John Paul D
- Samuel Prasanna J. Vinothkumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9457-5387)
- Padma Polash Paul
- Jackwin Sam Paul G
- Venkata Raghava Mohan
Institutions
- Assam Don Bosco University (IN)
- Christian Medical College, Vellore (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-10-31
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-24957-6
- Primary Topic
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Christoffel Blinden Mission