HEALTH – SEEKING BEHAVIOR FOLLOWING ANIMAL AND REPTILE BITES AMONG TRIBAL COMMUNITIES IN THE JAWADHI HILLS TAMILNADU – A MIXED METHOD STUDY

1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Objectives of the Study 1.3 Significance of the Research 1.4 Structure of the Thesis 2. Literature Review 2.1 Health-Seeking Behavior 2.2 Animal and Reptile Bites 2.3 Tribal Communities and Healthcare 2.4 Studies on the Jawadhi Hills 2.5 Mixed Method Research Approach 3. Theoretical Framework 3.1 Health Belief Model 3.2 Cognitive Behavioral Theory 3.3 Socioeconomic Determinants of Health 4. Methodology 4.1 Research Design 4.2 Study Area and Population 4.3 Sampling Techniques 4.4 Data Collection Methods 4.5 Data Analysis Procedures 5. Quantitative Analysis 5.1 Demographic Characteristics 5.2 Incidence of Bites 5.3 Healthcare Access Patterns 5.4 Statistical Findings 6. Qualitative Insights 6.1 Community Perceptions 6.2 Traditional Healing Practices 6.3 Barriers to Modern Healthcare 6.4 Case Studies and Narratives 7. Discussion 7.1 Interpretation of Findings 7.2 Comparison with Previous Studies 7.3 Implications for Public Health 7.4 Recommendations for Policy 8. Conclusion and Recommendations 8.1 Summary of Main Findings 8.2 Recommendations for Improvement 8.3 Limitations of the Study 8.4 Directions for Future Research

1. What factors influence the health-seeking behavior of tribal communities in the Jawadhi Hills following animal and reptile bites, and how do socioeconomic and cultural determinants play a role? 2. How do traditional healing practices and modern healthcare access intersect and impact health outcomes for tribal communities experiencing animal and reptile bites in the Jawadhi Hills?