Evaluation of Demographic and socioeconomic profile of SC villages of Meerut under SCSP Mobile Health Care Programme

Abstract

Introduction: The paper aims to study human population in five selected areas of Scheduled caste (SC) dominated population in Meerut with respect to Socio demographic and health status by collecting the data on age, gender, education, caste, religion, marital status, occupation, addiction, dietary habits etc. which are important in the assessment of the demographic, socio- economic and health status of a population.

Methodology:  A team from Clinical Research Unit, Meerut conducted the Mobile Healthcare programme at five SC dominated villages in Meerut during February 2022 to March 2023. A questionnaire/screening form was used to evaluate demographic and socioeconomic elements during regular health examinations. Assessment of Mizaj (temperament) was done as per Unani parameters and free Unani treatment was provided to the needy individuals.

Result and Conclusion: A total of 6097 patients were enrolled during this period. The study shows that more females as compared to males visited the mobile OPDs. The literacy rate was very low. Majority of the patients were either unemployed or unskilled labours. The temperament of the patients was either Balghami or Safravi. The most common ailments found in the patients were arthritis, gastric problems, respiratory diseases and skin disorders.