Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions
Purpose The study explores the conditions contributing to slum dweller’s vulnerability to poor health and examines interplay between economic, physical/infrastructural, and social factors affecting health status to inform policy and programme. Methods The methodology deployed for data analysis was m...
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| author | Manmeet Kaur Abhishek Sharma PP Vijin Rupinder Kaur Rajbir Kaur G. Anupama Prabhjot Singh V.K Bansal Nidhi Sharma Mona Sahni Jyoti Gupta Pvm Lakshmi Rajesh Kumar |
| author_facet | Manmeet Kaur Abhishek Sharma PP Vijin Rupinder Kaur Rajbir Kaur G. Anupama Prabhjot Singh V.K Bansal Nidhi Sharma Mona Sahni Jyoti Gupta Pvm Lakshmi Rajesh Kumar |
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| description | Purpose The study explores the conditions contributing to slum dweller’s vulnerability to poor health and examines interplay between economic, physical/infrastructural, and social factors affecting health status to inform policy and programme. Methods The methodology deployed for data analysis was mixed deductive-inductive. A deductive framework was adapted for categorizing the data into four broad themes: Economic, Physical/Infrastructure, Social, and Health. Using Braun and Clarke’s principle, we also mapped sub themes based on researchers’ insights with the experiences shared by the slum populations. The study was conducted across 13 districts in slum areas to gather information from vulnerable groups based on the 40 focus group discussions. Findings Poverty serves as a primary driver of domestic/internal migration from rural to urban areas, aggravating issues such as illiteracy, unemployment, and inadequate living conditions, which predispose slum dwellers to various health problems. Limited access to food, poor water quality, and improper waste disposal further compound health risks. People living in slums face economic, social, and physical vulnerabilities leading to health vulnerability and outcome. Conclusions Enhancing the health and well-being of slum dwellers requires adopting an integrated and comprehensive approach of policy intervention, community mobilization, and multisectoral intervention. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-be0c87f3b75a4066b47f73c2145d95df2025-01-02T11:44:28ZengTaylor & Francis GroupInternational Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being1748-26231748-26312025-12-0120110.1080/17482631.2024.24326922432692Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensionsManmeet Kaur0Abhishek Sharma1PP Vijin2Rupinder Kaur3Rajbir Kaur4G. Anupama5Prabhjot Singh6V.K Bansal7Nidhi Sharma8Mona Sahni9Jyoti Gupta10Pvm Lakshmi11Rajesh Kumar12Health Equity Action LearningsHealth Equity Action LearningsHealth Equity Action LearningsPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchGovernment of IndiaGovernment of IndiaGovernment of IndiaGovernment of IndiaGovernment of IndiaGovernment of IndiaPostgraduate Institute of Medical Education and ResearchHealth Equity Action LearningsPurpose The study explores the conditions contributing to slum dweller’s vulnerability to poor health and examines interplay between economic, physical/infrastructural, and social factors affecting health status to inform policy and programme. Methods The methodology deployed for data analysis was mixed deductive-inductive. A deductive framework was adapted for categorizing the data into four broad themes: Economic, Physical/Infrastructure, Social, and Health. Using Braun and Clarke’s principle, we also mapped sub themes based on researchers’ insights with the experiences shared by the slum populations. The study was conducted across 13 districts in slum areas to gather information from vulnerable groups based on the 40 focus group discussions. Findings Poverty serves as a primary driver of domestic/internal migration from rural to urban areas, aggravating issues such as illiteracy, unemployment, and inadequate living conditions, which predispose slum dwellers to various health problems. Limited access to food, poor water quality, and improper waste disposal further compound health risks. People living in slums face economic, social, and physical vulnerabilities leading to health vulnerability and outcome. Conclusions Enhancing the health and well-being of slum dwellers requires adopting an integrated and comprehensive approach of policy intervention, community mobilization, and multisectoral intervention.http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2432692vulnerabilitiesslumsqualitative researchfocused grouphealth outcomes |
| spellingShingle | Manmeet Kaur Abhishek Sharma PP Vijin Rupinder Kaur Rajbir Kaur G. Anupama Prabhjot Singh V.K Bansal Nidhi Sharma Mona Sahni Jyoti Gupta Pvm Lakshmi Rajesh Kumar Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being vulnerabilities slums qualitative research focused group health outcomes |
| title | Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions |
| title_full | Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions |
| title_fullStr | Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions |
| title_full_unstemmed | Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions |
| title_short | Exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in Haryana, India: a qualitative research journey into economic, social, physical, and health dimensions |
| title_sort | exploring the complexities of slum vulnerability in haryana india a qualitative research journey into economic social physical and health dimensions |
| topic | vulnerabilities slums qualitative research focused group health outcomes |
| url | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2024.2432692 |
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