Kantharaju, C. K. and Bhat, H. K. (2007) Cataract blindness among scheduled tribes in Mysore District, Karnataka: problems and perspectives. Journal of Human Ecology, 21 (3). pp. 173-180. ISSN 0970-9274
Full text not available from this repository. (Request a copy)Abstract
In the present study an attempt is made to understand the problems and perspectives ofcataract blindness among Scheduled Tribes in H.D. Kote Taluk, Mysore District, Karnataka. Themembers of Scheduled tribes covered in the study are Jenukurubas, Bettakurubas and Yeravas. Ten tribal settlements known as hadis were selected for the present study. These settlements are located in the fringe area of Rajiv Gandhi National Park, Nagarahole. In-depth interviews were conducted on160 informants, 80 males and 80 females. Out of 80 females 28 were suffering from cataract blindness and remaining were healthy individuals. Out of 80 males, 31 were suffering from cataract blindness and remaining were healthy persons. In the present study the emic perspective frequently mentioned is‘not able to see properly’ (126). The major signs and symptoms of cataract blindness recorded are‘foggy vision’ (99), and ‘abnormal muscular growth over the eyes’ (62). The constraints for under utilization of eye care services among members of scheduled tribes were ‘no money (137), ‘fear of surgery or treatment’ (79), ‘lack of information on eye care services’ (61) and ‘lack of family members who are willing to help the blinds to get treatment’ (51). The major causes of cataract blindness recorded are ‘carrying heavy load of firewood on head’ (59), ‘aging’ (47) and ‘not oiling the hair regularly’ (46) according to the present study.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | A Arts and Humanities > Anthropology |
| Divisions: | Department of > Anthropology |
| Depositing User: | C Swapna Library Assistant |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Sep 2019 05:39 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Sep 2019 05:39 |
| URI: | http://eprints.uni-mysore.ac.in/id/eprint/8584 |
Actions (login required)
 |
View Item |
