Understanding how the poorest can thrive: A case study of the Mangyan women on Mindoro, Philippines
Abstract
This masters' thesis is within the field of Social
Determinants of Health in very poor rural areas.
Within this field, the focus is on the topic of
social determinants of social position and health.
The purpose of this study is to understand the
perceived determinants of social position and
physical and mental health amongst Mangyan women
of childbearing age in the north of Mindoro, the
Philippines. The study applied case study design
using in-depth interviews with nine key informants
with relevant experience working with the Mangyan
women.
The literature indicates that there is a relation
between social position and health. Further, there
is acknowledgement that the measurements used may
not be appropriate for poor people. Moreover, the
literature indicates that research done on poor
women have a focus on reproduction health and not
the overall health of the women. This is an
exploratory study within a field that is not done
much research in before.
The Mangyans are an indigenous people living on
the island of Mindoro, the Philippines. When
looking at social position within a small Mangyan
community, social position and status, education
and religious beliefs were some of the themes that
emerged. Further, the paradox between developing
towards what the world sees as important and how
that conflicts their traditional culture emerged.
Publisher
The University of BergenSubject
Health promotionSocial determinants of healthPovertySustainable livelihoods frameworkMangyanMindoroEducationSocial positionReligious beliefsCollections
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