Pintu Paul
Datos Biográficos
| ID | 311600 |
|---|---|
| NOMBRE | Pintu Paul |
| NOMBRES | Pintu |
| APELLIDO | Paul |
| FIRMA | PAUL P |
| AFILIACIONES | Jawaharlal Nehru University |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-6727-6082 |
| VERIFICADO | Sí |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 21 |
| TOTAL DE CITAS | 36 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 21 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMER AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2019 |
| AÑO MÁS RECIENTE DE PUBLICACIÓN | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Adult Children’s Migration and Well-being of Left-Behind Elderly Parents in an Out-Migration-Prone Region of India
Persistent Child Marriage Practices in West Bengal
Despite social reforms in the nineteenth century and several legal and programmatic efforts since independence, child marriage remains a persistent issue in West Bengal, especially in rural areas. West Bengal is not the worst-performing state in gender indicators, highlighting a paradox of high child marriage prevalence. Against this backdrop, this study aims to unpack the persistence of child marriage practices among girls in West Bengal. Drawin…
Wl-6781-Marriage Customs and Practices in India
Drawing on evidence from the second round of the India Human Development Survey (IHDS-2) and ethnographic findings from previous studies, this article empirically examines prevailing marriage customs and practices in India. It specifically analyses patterns of mate selection, dowry, endogamy and exogamy, consanguinity, and hypergamy across major states and socio-religious groups. The findings reveal that most marriages are arranged by parents or …
Marital choice, spousal communication, and contraceptive self-efficacy and use among newly married girls in India
Our study demonstrated that girls' involvement in spouse selection was associated with improved spousal communication, greater contraceptive self-efficacy, and increased contraceptive use, with significant contextual differences. Findings emphasized the critical role of girls' agency in marital decisions and effective spousal communication in increasing contraceptive use tailored to specific contexts among newly married girls in India
Accessibility of Entitlements among Women Agricultural Workers
Despite several existing legal provisions to provide equal rights for women and men, Indian women agricultural workers remain restricted from getting their agricultural entitlements due to various socio-cultural reasons including discriminatory gendered norms. The study attempts to understand the accessibility of entitlements among women agricultural workers in the Goalpara district of Assam - the region where women's dependency on agriculture is…
Non-completion of primary and secondary levels of schooling among India’s youth
Before reaching the finish line
Objective Incompletion of the basic levels of education is known to adversely affect the social and economic well-being of individuals, as well as a nation’s prosperity. This paper analyzes the correlates of selected characteristics associated with the incompletion of 10th grade among students in Nepal. Data and methods Data on 2,812 youth in ages 18–24, extracted from the 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, are used to analyze the proporti…
Prevalence and Predictors of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Young Men in India
Objective: The study examines the prevalence and factors associated with high-risk sexual behavior among sexually active young Indian men. Methods: This study used samples of 14,584 men aged 15 to 29 from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019-21. Results: 14% of men engaged in early sexual debut (<18 years), 68% had unprotected sex, and 4% had multiple sexual partners in the past 12 months. Age, marital status, educational attainment, …
Is parental engagement associated with subsequent delayed marriage and marital choices of adolescent girls? Evidence from the Understanding the Lives of Adolescents and Young Adults (Udaya) survey in …
Parental engagement on school performance, friendship, and personal issues in early adolescence may help delay marriage and support marital choice for girls in India
Institutional deliveries in India’s nine low performing states
BACKGROUND: Despite the implementation of several national-level interventions, institutional delivery coverage remains unsatisfactory in India's low performing states (LPS), leading to a high burden of maternal mortality. OBJECTIVE: (JSY) specifically designed to improve maternal and child health of disadvantaged communities. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4, 2015-16. The s…
Geographical variability and factors associated with caesarean section delivery in India
Findings of this study suggest that improvement in female education, providing economic incentives, and spreading awareness through mass media could raise the caesarean section delivery among women whose vaginal delivery could be unsafe for them as well as for their babies. Moreover, providing adequate ANC and well-equipped public healthcare services would facilitate caesarean delivery among needy women
Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence and related injuries in India
Violence against women perpetrated by the partner is a serious human rights violation and public health concern. This study examines the prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) and related injuries in India using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), 2015–2016. We found that 27.4% of women experienced physical violence, 12% faced emotional violence, and 6.7% suffered from sexual violence perpetrated …
Associations of Power Relations, Wife-Beating Attitudes, and Controlling Behavior of Husband With Domestic Violence Against Women in India
This study assesses the relationship of power relations, attitudes toward wife-beating, and controlling behavior of husband with violence against women in India using the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4). In India, about 31% of ever-married women experienced domestic violence committed by their partner during 2015-16. Women's decision-making power was associated with a decreased likelihood of spousal violence. However, the justificat…
Socio-demographic and environmental factors associated with diarrhoeal disease among children under five in India
Diarrhoeal disease is common among children who lived in rural areas, scheduled castes, Muslims, and children from poor families. Regarding environmental factors, stool disposal practices in the household, dirt floor, and thatch roof materials of the household unit are risk factors for diarrhoeal disease. Targeted approach should be initiated to mitigate the problem of the poor health status of children by providing adequate health care. The poli…
Child Marriage Among Girls in India
This article examines prevalence of child marriage among girls in India, its trends and socio-economic correlates. It is based on data extracted from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS). This analysis shows that the prevalence of marriage among female children has considerably declined between 1992–1993 (NFHS-1) and 2015–2016 (NFHS-4). Its incidence by age cohorts also shows a significant reduction during the recent period. However, child ma…
Geographical variations in postnatal care use and associated factors in India
Association between intimate partner violence and child nutrition in India
Impact of lockdown on learning status of undergraduate and postgraduate students during Covid-19 pandemic in West Bengal, India
Impact of maternal education on under-five mortality of children in India
Under-five (U-5) mortality is a major public health problem in lower-middle income countries. The aim of this study is to examine the associations between maternal education and mortality of children below 5 years age in Indian context. We have used bi-variate and multivariate logistic regressions to assess the associations. Our study reveals that increasing level of education among women and in association with socio-economic and demographic fac…
Effects of education and poverty on the prevalence of girl child marriage in India
Assessing the impact of antenatal care utilization on low birthweight in India
Impact of lockdown on learning status of undergraduate and postgraduate students during Covid-19 pandemic in West Bengal, India
Effects of education and poverty on the prevalence of girl child marriage in India
Associations of Power Relations, Wife-Beating Attitudes, and Controlling Behavior of Husband With Domestic Violence Against Women in India
This study assesses the relationship of power relations, attitudes toward wife-beating, and controlling behavior of husband with violence against women in India using the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4). In India, about 31% of ever-married women experienced domestic violence committed by their partner during 2015-16. Women's decision-making power was associated with a decreased likelihood of spousal violence. However, the justificat…
Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence and related injuries in India
Violence against women perpetrated by the partner is a serious human rights violation and public health concern. This study examines the prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) and related injuries in India using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), 2015–2016. We found that 27.4% of women experienced physical violence, 12% faced emotional violence, and 6.7% suffered from sexual violence perpetrated …
Association between intimate partner violence and child nutrition in India
Impact of maternal education on under-five mortality of children in India
Under-five (U-5) mortality is a major public health problem in lower-middle income countries. The aim of this study is to examine the associations between maternal education and mortality of children below 5 years age in Indian context. We have used bi-variate and multivariate logistic regressions to assess the associations. Our study reveals that increasing level of education among women and in association with socio-economic and demographic fac…
Effects of education and poverty on the prevalence of girl child marriage in India
Assessing the impact of antenatal care utilization on low birthweight in India
Socio-demographic and environmental factors associated with diarrhoeal disease among children under five in India
Diarrhoeal disease is common among children who lived in rural areas, scheduled castes, Muslims, and children from poor families. Regarding environmental factors, stool disposal practices in the household, dirt floor, and thatch roof materials of the household unit are risk factors for diarrhoeal disease. Targeted approach should be initiated to mitigate the problem of the poor health status of children by providing adequate health care. The poli…
Child Marriage Among Girls in India
This article examines prevalence of child marriage among girls in India, its trends and socio-economic correlates. It is based on data extracted from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS). This analysis shows that the prevalence of marriage among female children has considerably declined between 1992–1993 (NFHS-1) and 2015–2016 (NFHS-4). Its incidence by age cohorts also shows a significant reduction during the recent period. However, child ma…
Geographical variations in postnatal care use and associated factors in India
Association between intimate partner violence and child nutrition in India
Impact of lockdown on learning status of undergraduate and postgraduate students during Covid-19 pandemic in West Bengal, India
Institutional deliveries in India’s nine low performing states
BACKGROUND: Despite the implementation of several national-level interventions, institutional delivery coverage remains unsatisfactory in India's low performing states (LPS), leading to a high burden of maternal mortality. OBJECTIVE: (JSY) specifically designed to improve maternal and child health of disadvantaged communities. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-4, 2015-16. The s…
Geographical variability and factors associated with caesarean section delivery in India
Findings of this study suggest that improvement in female education, providing economic incentives, and spreading awareness through mass media could raise the caesarean section delivery among women whose vaginal delivery could be unsafe for them as well as for their babies. Moreover, providing adequate ANC and well-equipped public healthcare services would facilitate caesarean delivery among needy women
Prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence and related injuries in India
Violence against women perpetrated by the partner is a serious human rights violation and public health concern. This study examines the prevalence and factors associated with intimate partner violence (IPV) and related injuries in India using data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4), 2015–2016. We found that 27.4% of women experienced physical violence, 12% faced emotional violence, and 6.7% suffered from sexual violence perpetrated …
Associations of Power Relations, Wife-Beating Attitudes, and Controlling Behavior of Husband With Domestic Violence Against Women in India
This study assesses the relationship of power relations, attitudes toward wife-beating, and controlling behavior of husband with violence against women in India using the recent National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4). In India, about 31% of ever-married women experienced domestic violence committed by their partner during 2015-16. Women's decision-making power was associated with a decreased likelihood of spousal violence. However, the justificat…
Is parental engagement associated with subsequent delayed marriage and marital choices of adolescent girls? Evidence from the Understanding the Lives of Adolescents and Young Adults (Udaya) survey in …
Parental engagement on school performance, friendship, and personal issues in early adolescence may help delay marriage and support marital choice for girls in India
Non-completion of primary and secondary levels of schooling among India’s youth
Before reaching the finish line
Objective Incompletion of the basic levels of education is known to adversely affect the social and economic well-being of individuals, as well as a nation’s prosperity. This paper analyzes the correlates of selected characteristics associated with the incompletion of 10th grade among students in Nepal. Data and methods Data on 2,812 youth in ages 18–24, extracted from the 2016 Nepal Demographic and Health Survey, are used to analyze the proporti…
Prevalence and Predictors of Risky Sexual Behavior Among Young Men in India
Objective: The study examines the prevalence and factors associated with high-risk sexual behavior among sexually active young Indian men. Methods: This study used samples of 14,584 men aged 15 to 29 from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019-21. Results: 14% of men engaged in early sexual debut (<18 years), 68% had unprotected sex, and 4% had multiple sexual partners in the past 12 months. Age, marital status, educational attainment, …
Wl-6781-Marriage Customs and Practices in India
Drawing on evidence from the second round of the India Human Development Survey (IHDS-2) and ethnographic findings from previous studies, this article empirically examines prevailing marriage customs and practices in India. It specifically analyses patterns of mate selection, dowry, endogamy and exogamy, consanguinity, and hypergamy across major states and socio-religious groups. The findings reveal that most marriages are arranged by parents or …
Marital choice, spousal communication, and contraceptive self-efficacy and use among newly married girls in India
Our study demonstrated that girls' involvement in spouse selection was associated with improved spousal communication, greater contraceptive self-efficacy, and increased contraceptive use, with significant contextual differences. Findings emphasized the critical role of girls' agency in marital decisions and effective spousal communication in increasing contraceptive use tailored to specific contexts among newly married girls in India
Accessibility of Entitlements among Women Agricultural Workers
Despite several existing legal provisions to provide equal rights for women and men, Indian women agricultural workers remain restricted from getting their agricultural entitlements due to various socio-cultural reasons including discriminatory gendered norms. The study attempts to understand the accessibility of entitlements among women agricultural workers in the Goalpara district of Assam - the region where women's dependency on agriculture is…
Adult Children’s Migration and Well-being of Left-Behind Elderly Parents in an Out-Migration-Prone Region of India
Persistent Child Marriage Practices in West Bengal
Despite social reforms in the nineteenth century and several legal and programmatic efforts since independence, child marriage remains a persistent issue in West Bengal, especially in rural areas. West Bengal is not the worst-performing state in gender indicators, highlighting a paradox of high child marriage prevalence. Against this backdrop, this study aims to unpack the persistence of child marriage practices among girls in West Bengal. Drawin…
Medicine (16 obras) · Demography (14 obras) · Population (13 obras) · Global Maternal and Child Health (12 obras) · Demography (10 obras) · Psychology (9 obras) · Environmental health (8 obras) · Logistic regression (8 obras) · Sociology (8 obras) · Demographic Trends and Gender Preferences (7 obras)