Dinesh Kumar1. 1. Banaras Hindu University, Regional Medical Research Centre for Tribals (ICMR), Jabalpur M P, India. dk2508@rediffmail.com
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The Khairwar tribe of India is dwindling due to infertility and migration. The study investigates an extensive infertility problem among Khairwar and non-Khairwar tribes in the same geographical area. The objective of the study was to determine for the first time the prevalence of infertility in these two tribal groups. METHOD: The study was carried out in the Kusmi block of the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The data were collected by trained investigators through a structured interview scheduled in April 2002. A total of 1305 people were studied from 284 households. Of a population of 778 people, 133 eligible couples belonged to the Khairwar tribe; out of a population of 527 people, 99 eligible couples belonged to non-Khairwar tribes. RESULTS: The prevalence of infertility of the study population was 33 (14.2%) out of 232 women. In the Khairwars, infertility was found in 23 (17.2%) significantly higher than in non-Khairwars--10 (10%). The mean age of infertile women among the Khairwars was 31.3 +/- 8.9 years and 27.5 +/- 9.2 years among non-Khairwars. The average duration of marriage of infertile women in the Khairwars and non-Khairwars was estimated as 14.9 +/- 7.7 years and 11.1 +/- 7.9 years respectively. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of infertility is higher in the Khairwars compared with non-Khairwars. It is suggested that further study needs to determine the causes and necessary interventions.
INTRODUCTION: The Khairwar tribe of India is dwindling due to infertility and migration. The study investigates an extensive infertility problem among Khairwar and non-Khairwar tribes in the same geographical area. The objective of the study was to determine for the first time the prevalence of infertility in these two tribal groups. METHOD: The study was carried out in the Kusmi block of the Sidhi district of Madhya Pradesh in Central India. The data were collected by trained investigators through a structured interview scheduled in April 2002. A total of 1305 people were studied from 284 households. Of a population of 778 people, 133 eligible couples belonged to the Khairwar tribe; out of a population of 527 people, 99 eligible couples belonged to non-Khairwar tribes. RESULTS: The prevalence of infertility of the study population was 33 (14.2%) out of 232 women. In the Khairwars, infertility was found in 23 (17.2%) significantly higher than in non-Khairwars--10 (10%). The mean age of infertilewomen among the Khairwars was 31.3 +/- 8.9 years and 27.5 +/- 9.2 years among non-Khairwars. The average duration of marriage of infertilewomen in the Khairwars and non-Khairwars was estimated as 14.9 +/- 7.7 years and 11.1 +/- 7.9 years respectively. CONCLUSION: The prevalence of infertility is higher in the Khairwars compared with non-Khairwars. It is suggested that further study needs to determine the causes and necessary interventions.
Authors: Paul C Adamson; Karl Krupp; Alexandra H Freeman; Jeffrey D Klausner; Arthur L Reingold; Purnima Madhivanan Journal: Indian J Med Res Date: 2011-10 Impact factor: 2.375
Authors: Mm Akhondi; K Kamali; F Ranjbar; S Shafeghati; Z Behjati Ardakani; M Shirzad; M Eslamifar; K Mohammad; M Parsaeian Journal: Iran J Public Health Date: 2012-12-01 Impact factor: 1.429