ASARA-A technology-driven maternal and child healthcare model of Araku

Kirthana Venkatesh Babu; Shilpa Ravi; Swarnalatha Turlapathi; Kalla Bhaskar

doi:10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20243311

Authors

Kirthana Venkatesh Babu Piramal Swasthya Management and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Shilpa Ravi Piramal Swasthya Management and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Swarnalatha Turlapathi Piramal Swasthya Management and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Kalla Bhaskar Piramal Swasthya Management and Research Institute, Hyderabad, Telangana, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20243311

Keywords:

Tribes, Maternal health, Telemedicine , Tribal population, Pregnant women

Abstract

Tribal populations form 8.6% of total India’s population. The health indicators of tribal populations lag behind their non-tribal counterparts. Limited access to healthcare services, poor transportation facilities, increased out-of-pocket expenditures for health, distinct cultural practices and remote settlement among many others contribute to the poor health status of the tribal populations. However, to achieve sustainable development goals by 2030, it is extremely important to address the healthcare needs of the tribal population. The current paper is the first part of the model of care working paper series that discusses the components of the ASARA project to highlight the impacts of the decade long efforts towards improving maternal and child care in the region.

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