Graduation Semester and Year

2014

Language

English

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Social Work

Department

Social Work

First Advisor

Vijayan K Pillai

Abstract

The holistic understanding of concepts such as domestic violence, women's oppression, gender inequality and antenatal health seeking behavior continues to remain somewhat vague and intangible. The pressing need for effective interventions demand a better conceptualization the relationships among these issues. Against the backdrop of domestic violence, this study focuses on the reproductive health seeking behaviors among pregnant women in India with the emphasis on various socioeconomic and ecological correlates. The data is utilized from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) which was conducted in 2005-2006. Multiple regression analysis of some key concepts within the study partially support the proposed model, while other hypothesis remain negated. Superior understanding of these concepts allows for a comprehensive description of the possible experiences and outcome of domestic violence among of oppressed and marginal populations including backward classes and pregnant women within India. Limitations and implications to social workers assisting these populations have been discussed.

Disciplines

Social and Behavioral Sciences | Social Work

License

Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License
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Degree granted by The University of Texas at Arlington

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