Tribal Students Research Articles

Burden of sickle cell disease in tribal students in Maa-Baadi institutions in southern Rajasthan - A pilot study.

Sickle cell disease (SCD), an inherited disorder of erythrocytes, is highly prevalent in the tribal population of India. The tribal population of India is approximately 100 million and it is necessary to identify the magnitude of this problem. Furthermore, the prevalence of the disease is unknown among the five million tribal people of southern provinces of Rajasthan. In this study, we intended to determine the prevalence and characteristics of sickle cell disorder among the tribal inhabitants of southern Rajasthan. This cross-sectional study was conducted among the tribal students of the Maa-Baadis and hostels situated in the five tribal sub-plan districts of Rajasthan. Maa-Baadi centres are located in every village, whereas for every four to five villages, one hostel is allocated to accommodate the tribal students. The screening for SCD was done by solubility test and electrophoresis was used for confirmation. A total of 36,752 tribal students were screened from 1,006 Maa-Baadi centres and 243 hostels. The prevalence of SCD among the tribal students was 5.8 per cent. The prevalence of heterozygous and homozygous conditions was 5.61 and 0.17 per cent, respectively. Among the five sub-plan districts, the highest prevalence was observed in Sirohi district (10.5%) followed by Banswara (7.42%), Udaipur (6.53%), Pratapgarh (5.51%) and Dungarpur (1.89%). Among the four major tribes belonging to these districts, the highest prevalence was recorded in Garasia tribes (13.81%). The history of leg ulcers and the mean pulse rate were significantly high in SCD individuals. SCD is a significant problem among the tribes of southern Rajasthan, with the highest prevalence among the Garasia tribe. The present study recommends that a structured screening programme targeting the entire tribal population with appropriate counselling as well as providing treatment through the existing health system is the need of the hour.

Abstract PO-069: Engaging the American Indian community in North Carolina to assess cancer research and training opportunities

Abstract Background: American Indians have significant barriers to cancer prevention and control due to a number of social structural factors. North Carolina has the largest American Indian population east of the Mississippi River with eight tribes and four urban Indian centers, yet there have been few coordinated strategies to address cancer disparities in this population. Engagement with tribal communities is vital in successful implementation of research and outreach activities. Methods: The Wake Forest Baptist Comprehensive Cancer Center (WFBCCC) received a supplement to their P30 Cancer Center Support Grant to inform Community Outreach and Engagement initiatives through The Healing Walk project which was designed to determine the most pressing cancer concerns for American Indian communities in North Carolina and identify needs for research training for American Indian students. Feedback was obtained from tribal leaders, educators, and college students through one large and three mini-round table discussions and solicited by email throughout late 2018 and 2019. The final round table occurred two days before the 2020 COVID 19 mitigation mandates. Results: Community interviews produced a wealth of information on the self-reported issues within American Indian populations in North Carolina. Tribal community leaders identified systemic and demographic issues that contribute to health disparities among their people. These issues include: lack of trust in the medical community, structural barriers to care leading to late-stage diagnosis, perceptions related to cancer, high rates of cancer risk factors, including obesity and tobacco use, and historical trauma. Students identified factors which contribute to barriers in pursuing careers in cancer research, including a lack of American Indian mentors, financial barriers, mental health challenges that arise in attending majority institutions, and a lack of culturally competent research training. Conclusions: By relying on the viewpoints of tribal leaders, the WFBCCC can accurately address the needs of the communities and develop cancer prevention and control initiatives that are culturally responsible, such as Tribal Health Ambassadors. In accordance with the majority of the requests both students and educators made, the WFBCCC is creating an undergraduate research program for engaging AI students. Focusing on community identified areas of need, students will develop a research question relative to the health concerns of their tribe. The goal of this research program is two fold. First, to enable tribal communities to accurately assess cancer risk, incidence, and mortality, and with that knowledge reduce the current health disparities in AI populations. Second, to provide American Indian students with the opportunity to not only serve their community, but to give them the tools and experience to help understand and eliminate cancer disparities in their tribal communities. Citation Format: Ronny Bell, Carla Strom, Kelsey Shore, Charlene Hunt, Karen Winkfield. Engaging the American Indian community in North Carolina to assess cancer research and training opportunities [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Virtual Conference: 14th AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2021 Oct 6-8. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2022;31(1 Suppl):Abstract nr PO-069.

Studying the Impact of State Government’s Employability Enhancement Drive Finishing School on Tribal Students of College at South Gujarat Region in India

Studying the Impact of State Government’s Employability Enhancement Drive Finishing School on Tribal Students of College at South Gujarat Region in India

Comparative study of selected components of physical fitness between Rural Tribal and Non Rural Tribal Students at College Level

Comparative study of selected components of physical fitness between Rural Tribal and Non Rural Tribal Students at College Level

SCHOOL TYPE: AN INFLUENCING FACTOR FOR LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AMONG TRIBAL STUDENTS

The main aim of the present investigation was to study the influence of type of school on life skills development among tribal students. Descriptive survey method was employed for the present investigation. For conducting this study, a total sample of 325 tribal students of the age group of 16 to 18 years from different government and private schools of tribal areas of Himachal Pradesh were selected by employing incidental sampling technique. Data were collected with the help of adapted version of Life Skills Assessment Scale (LSAS) developed by Nair, Subasree and Ranjan (2010). Mean, S.D. and t-test were used for analysis of data. The findings of the study revealed that it was concluded that the students of both govt. and private schools in tribal areas possessed low level of thinking skills. On the other hand, the students studying in govt. as well as private schools in tribal areas possessed average level of social skills, emotional skills as well as overall life skills. Further, the students of both govt. and private schools situated in tribal areas possessed almost similar level of thinking skills, social skills, emotional skills as well as overall life skills and there exist no significant difference in these skills among govt. and private school students. The educational implications have been discussed at the end of the research paper.

Poverty and Education: Attainments and Challenges for Tribal Communities

Various educational policies and government initiatives at the national level in India have aimed at improving the literacy rate of the tribal communities. However, even after 73 years of independence, the literacy levels of the tribal people have not risen to the desired levels. On top, there is the issue of high dropout rates (Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Statistics Division, Government of India, 2013, Statistical Profile of Scheduled Tribes in India, https://tribal.nic.in/ST/StatisticalProfileofSTs2013.pdf ; 70.9%, according to a recent study) among the Tribals (Rupavath, 2016a, Review Pub Administration Management, 4, p. 183). In such a situation, it is important to find out why tribal communities are still lagging behind in the education sector. This study will deal with the various aspects of access to education for the tribal communities. It will also try to examine the linkage between poverty and education. This is considered important since literacy can mean much more than mere bookish knowledge. A literate person can be expected to have more awareness about matters of importance to him or her. On the employment front, a literate person can have wider livelihood options—and not be confined to pursue occupations which largely entail manual labour. At the same time, a literate person would know more about his or her legitimate entitlements and be in a better position to avail of these. It is one thing for the government to reserve vacancies for candidates belonging to the deprived sections of society. It is equally important for more persons hailing from these sections to know about these and utilize these. Education can be a means for such persons to optimally utilize the opportunities available to them. It is a proven fact that students learn better and retain more when they are active participants in the teaching–learning process. For the purpose of this study, two districts—Anantapur and Vishakhapatnam (in Andhra Pradesh), and Hyderabad district (in Telangana)—have been selected for a detailed examination. The study will include not only the availability of infrastructure but also participation of the tribal students in the classroom discussions. The study will utilize both purposive and random sampling methods.

The Study of Adivasi Literature

Abstract: Tribals hold all rituals and functions as a community and those include putting up a mandap. Teksingh Tekam, a scholar of Gondi language and culture, says, “Early in the morning, six or seven men leave for the forest in four bullock carts. The literature departments of some universities have included tribal literature in their curricula for purposes of study and research, but that too has been largely perfunctory – and this when Bodo and Santhali languages have been given the status of Scheduled Languages. Residential schools for tribal students have come up right from villages in the interior to cities but little has changed on the ground for the Tribals. Starvation, exploitation, displacement and mass killings continue. To understand Tribal Literature, we will first have to classify it on the basis of ethnic and linguistic diversities and geographical extent. Tribal Literature can be broadly defined as the literature of the ancestors, which, despite being in different languages and dialects, has an all-India character. Tribal Literature is thus multilingual and multicultural. Culture and traditions are often the products of the place of residence. India, with its wide geographical diversity, has given birth to many different cultures. The geographical and climatic conditions of Gondwana (the area of central India where Gond Tribes are found), Bhilanchal and northeastern states are so different that a difference in lifestyle and food is inevitable. Keywords: Bodo and Santhali, Gond, tribality, literature, Issues, Challenges

Everyday discrimination for American Indian tribal college students enrolled in the Internet All Nations Breath of Life program

Objective Identify factors associated with perceived discrimination, including depression, body image satisfaction, body mass index (BMI), social support, stress, and self-reported social status. Participants A total of 249 American Indian tribal college students Methods Students were recruited for an Internet-based smoking cessation program. A total of 249 students answered the Everyday Discrimination Scale questions to assess perceived discrimination. We conducted bivariate analyses to determine potential significant associations between perceived discrimination and health outcomes at baseline. Results We found 63% of the sample reported racial discrimination. Among those who reported moderate/severe depression, 87% reported discrimination. Among those who were not satisfied with their body image, 70% reported racial discrimination. Conclusion Reports of racial discrimination are highly prevalent among our participants. We found reports of discrimination are significantly associated with depression and dissatisfaction with body image. Our study highlights a high priority population that perceives racial discrimination, potentially increasing their risk for adverse health outcomes.

Tribal Students and Educational Aspiration: A Sociological Investigation of Tribal School in Odisha

Bourdieu (1986) had shown, how a person can develop ‘capital through social interactions’ and later Sen (1992) applied Bourdieu’s concept of ‘ capitals’ in ‘ capabilities’ (Hart, 2012, pp. 52–62); both emphasized on education, aspiration and social justice. Education and aspiration are instrumental in bringing change particularly for the backwards especially minorities, Dalits and Scheduled Tribes and others. Schooling and raising students’ aspiration are the crux because students are the most significant fraction of developing human capital in a developing country like India. They are the future resources for progress and development of entire nation. Their aspiration counts a lot while reviewing the demographic dividend of the country at present; the youth population of the country is 654 million. Education Commissioner C. S. Kothari (1964) remarked, ‘Future of this country lies in the classroom’ (National Council of Educational Research and Training, 1970, pp. 13–36); educational aspiration of the youth and meeting this aspiration with right kind of opportunity facilitates them sure progress and putting India in a newer height in global competitiveness. So, student’s aspiration is significant subject to study. The term ‘aspiration’ is one which is often used synonymously with goals, ambitions, objectives, purposes, dreams, plans, cravings or aims. It is typical, everybody aspires in everyday and aspirations are driving force behind a person’s behaviour to do more and be more than he or she presently is. ‘We may know what we are, but we cannot know for certain what we can be’ (Quaglia, 1989, pp. 7–9). It is a craving for high achievement in life. It is a crucial aspect of intrinsic as well as extrinsic motivation to a person. Ordinarily, development of aspiration is influenced by a number of factors. The significant factors that influence are culture, family environment and socio-economic status, locality of residence, teaching commitment and others.

Using Group Activities to Teach English to Tribal Students

Using Group Activities to Teach English to Tribal Students

Virtual learning of the tribal students in Bangladesh: Constrictions and propositions

This paper depicts the current panorama of virtual learning of the tribal students in Bangladesh with the constrictions and possible solutions. The study aimed to deal with the major issues about tribal students’ online education by bringing out the key restraints of their distance learning and the possible solutions. The researchers followed a mixed method using a 5-point Likert Scale to point out the learner sensitivities, an online Focus Group Discussion (FGD) to know specific information from all the tribes who participated in the study. Additionally, four different questions were also set for multiple response analyses. The results suggested that the tribal students have not agreeably received adequate facilities such as technological support, university funding, departmental encouragements, or monetary benefits from the quota system in the current pandemic (COVID-19) time to attend virtual learning sessions though they expect arrangements and future steps for academic learning. All institutions also could not provide them adequate opportunities to attend online classes. In conclusion, the study proposed some imperative measures for example, inclusion of flipped classroom, introducing blended learning henceforth, revising quota facilities, adequate electricity support and internet connection, to help the tribal students as they should not get deprived.

A Study of Environmental Awareness and Academic Achievement of Under-Graduate Tribal Students in Satna District (M.P.)

A Study of Environmental Awareness and Academic Achievement of Under-Graduate Tribal Students in Satna District (M.P.)

A Comparative Study of the Nutritional Status of Adolescents in Residential and Non-Residential Tribal Secondary Schools

Background: Tribal populations lack access to health services and proper educational opportunities due togeographical, social and economic reasons. Among tribal population, malnutrition is prevalent resulting invicious cycle of morbidities and mortalities. To tackle these issues, various interventions are being done atall levels. Establishment of residential schools along with structured meals and Mid-Day Meal program fornon-residential schools are few of many such strategies. This study was undertaken to study the effect ofthese interventions in a tribal district.Materials and Methods: It is a record based retrospective cross-sectional study. Health records of classVIII students from a residential and a non-residential (40 each) were analysed for desired variables. Datawas compiled using Microsoft Excel 2016 and analysed using SPSS version 22.Results: More proportion of adolescent tribal students in non-residential schools had history of worminfestation and diarrhoea in the last six months. Similar pattern was observed for signs of deficiencies ofVitamin B and Vitamin C. Significant difference was observed between food consumption and food diversitypattern being followed.Conclusion: The findings of the study reiterate the need of strengthening of nutrition and hygiene centricschool health program for tribal adolescents.

TO WHAT EXTENT ARE SMART-PHONE USAGES IMPACTED THE TRIBAL YOUTH: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY IN TRIPURA

There was a time when mobile phones, especially smart phones, were imaginary for all of us. But today, technology has reached such a stage that we feel like we can't live without mobile. It has become a natural integral part of modern society especially of youth. Despite all section of society is not able to have it, yet it is now not just inseparable for many youths but also more than their relatives. This is evidenced by various studies and even in our society we can see how young people are shrinking using Smartphones. The tribal youths are also not exceptional to it though, they live in backward areas. With this propaganda, an attempt has been made for providing the usage rates of smartphone particularly among the tribal students and to unveil and explore the fact-how Smartphone usage reflects their life. Thus the main aim of this study is to answer many questions laid out in the research question section of this paper related to Smartphone usage and its impact on the educational and personal life of the tribal students in Tripura. For this, 852 students (Tribal Youth) were selected randomly as a sample of the study from the both rural and urban areas of Tripura. The data were analyzed statistically by utilizing descriptive statistical techniques. The result revealed that maximum students are using their smarphone more than usual which can be treated as somehow addicted. It is also apparent that the mobile usage influence student’s life negatively than to be positively as they use mobile negatively in general and impact also their academic life coarsely. Based on the findings of the study, some suggestions for policy and practice also have been laid down.

A Comparative Study of Self Confidence among Tribal and Non-tribal 12th Students

The Research aims to find out the self-confidence among gender, types of ethnicity and types of streams. So, investigator selected three groups are gender second types of ethnicities and last one is types of stream, all groups have 360 peoples. Data were collected from Tapi districts. Scale was use for data collection is personal datasheet and self confidence scale developed by Dr Rekha Gupta in 2005. 2x2x3 factorial design was used and data were analysis by ‘F’ test. Result show, there is significant effect on self confidence among male and female students (A). The Non-tribal student’s self-confidence is better than tribal Students (B). There is significant effect on self confidence among arts, science and commerce students(C). The interaction between gender and types of ethnicities was significant effect on self confidence (AxB). The interaction between Gender and Types of Streams was no significant effect on self confidence (AxC). The interaction between types of ethnicity and types of streams was significant effect on self confidence (BxC). The interaction between gender, types of ethnicity and types of streams was significant effect on self confidence (AxBxC).

ABO AND RHESUS BLOOD GROUP DISTRIBUTION AMONG INDEGEOUS PEOPLE IN SOUTH SUMATERA

Background: ABO and Rhesus blood group systems are genetic markers that are useful in the study of human populations, in addition, they play an important role in incompatible blood and marital transfusions. The purpose of this research was to describe ABO And Rhesus Blood Group Systems of Health Polytechnic Palembang Students as Indegeous People in South Sumatera of 2019
 Methods: The respondents were 187 students of Palembang Health Polytechnic. This type of research was descriptive with a cross sectional approach. Taken by total sampling technique
 Results:The results showed Komering tribal students were A (38.1%), B (23.8%), O (28.6%), and AB (9.5%). The Palembang tribe A (26.8%), B (32.1%), O (30.4%), and AB (10.7%). The Gumai tribe A (66.7%), B (0.0%), O (33.3%), and AB (0.0%). The Semendo tribe A (33.3%), B (33.3%), O (33.3%), and AB (0.0%). The Lintang tribe A (33.3%), B (0.0%), O (33.3%), and AB (33.3%). The Kayu Agung tribe A (27.3%), B (9.1%), O (45.5%), and AB (18.2%). The Lematang tribe A (28.6%), B (42.9%), O (14.3%), and AB (14.3%). The Ogan tribe A (30.0%), B (20.0%), O (37.5%), and AB (12.5%). The Pasemah tribe A (33.3%), B (33.3%), O (33.3%), and AB (0.0%). The Sekayu tribe A (29.4%), B (35.3%), O (29.4%), and AB (5.9%). The Rawas tribe A (50.0%), B (0.0%), O (50.0%), and AB (0.0%). The Banyuasin tribe A (30.0%), B (30.0%), O (20.0%), and AB (20.0%). All samples had Rhesus positive (+) blood group with a percentage of 100.0%
 Conclusion: Therefore, it can be concluded that the highest percentage of the distribution is blood group O, while the lowest is blood blood group AB, all of them are Rhesus positive (+)

The differences in the width of male and women maxillary sinus seen from panoramic radiography in tribe Students Minang Faculty of Dental Medicine, Baiturrahmah University

The differences in the width of male and women maxillary sinus seen from panoramic radiography in tribe Students Minang Faculty of Dental Medicine, Baiturrahmah University

The Perception of Cia-Cia Tribe Students in Southeast Sulawesi Toward South Korea: The Case of Education Aid for Cia-Cia Language Preservation

Since the beginning of the "Korean Wave" in the 2010s, Korean language and the Hangeul alphabet are integral parts in the dissemination of South Korea's soft power across the world. For instances, the South Korean government provided support for the preservation of Cia-Cia language of Cia-Cia ethnic group in Bau-Bau, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia - a program that was originally initiated by Hunminjeongeum Society Foundation in 2008. This study examines the perception of students with Cia-Cia ethnic background toward South Korea. Questionnaire surveys and interviews are used to further look into their perceptions. This study, that started from a thesis, finds that the students who participated in the program have positive perceptions of South Korea. Furthermore, the demonstration of Korean culture and the use of Korean language become more apparent in the students’ daily life, creating a new social reality in the local community. Such finding suggests that international assistance has effectively become a part of South Korea's soft power expansion strategy.Keywords: Cia-Cia, Language, Foreign Aid, Korea, PerceptionSejak merebaknya "Korean Wave" pada dekade 2010-an, Bahasa Korea dan Aksara Hangeul adalah bagian integral dalam penyebaran soft power Korea Selatan di seluruh dunia. Pemerintah Korea Selatan, misalnya, memberikan dukungan untuk pelestarian bahasa Cia-Cia dari Suku Cia-Cia di Bau-Bau Sulawesi Tenggara, Indonesia - sebuah program yang awalnya diprakarsai oleh Yayasan Hunminjonggeum Society pada tahun 2008. Studi ini mengukur persepsi siswa dengan latar belakang etnis Cia-Cia terhadap Korea Selatan. Survei kuesioner dan wawancara digunakan untuk melihat lebih jauh persepsi mereka. Studi ini berangkat dari tesis yang dilakukan dan menemukan bahwa siswa-siswa yang terlibat dalam program tersebut memiliki persepsi yang positif tentang Korea Selatan. Selain itu, peragaan budaya Korea dan penggunaan Bahasa Korea menjadi lebih jelas dalam kehidupan sehari-hari siswa-siswa tersebut sehingga menciptakan realitas sosial baru di komunitas lokal. Temuan tersebut menunjukkan bahwa bantuan internasional dapat dan telah secara efektif digunakan sebagai strategi ekspansi soft power Korea Selatan. Kata-kata Kunci: Cia-Cia, Bahasa, Bantuan Luar Negeri, Korea, Persepsi

Educational Outcomes of the Tribal Students of Kerala – Exploring the Potential of Cultural Capital

Educational Outcomes of the Tribal Students of Kerala – Exploring the Potential of Cultural Capital

Spiritual Well Being A Protective Resource Among Youth of Arunachal Pradesh

Modernisation of a nation, besides yieldingpositive outcomes, has also ushered in various negative constructs, one of the chief being the growth of spiritual threats. Spiritual well-being provides reasons for one’s existence,increases resilience and provides stability for an overall development of a healthy, secure nation. Therefore, risk to spiritual well-being has immense negative impact on the mental state of an individual, especially, the youth. The ingrained spirituality in the culture of Arunachal Pradesh working as a protective buffer, and the status of the students being an educated class give the tribal students of the state, a powerful role in shaping the future security and progress of the society. Considering this implication, the present paper tries to explore how spiritual well-being and its two dimensions, namely, religious and existential well-being, are related to satisfaction with life, positive affect, negative affect and resilience. The Spiritual Well-being Scale, The Satisfaction With Life Scale, Positive Affect Negative Affect Schedule and The Brief Resilience Scale were administered to 100 university students, age ranging from 22-28 years. Results revealed that spiritual well-being was positively related to higher satisfaction with life, positive affect and resilience and negatively with negative affect. Implications of the studyhave also been discussed.