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Elsevier, 2021

Geographically, Manipur is composed of two sets of landmasses known as the valley and the hills d... more Geographically, Manipur is composed of two sets of landmasses known as the valley and the hills districts. As compared to the valley districts, the hilly district is largely remained undeveloped and lack basic infrastructure and services like healthcare facilities, educational institutions, public distribution system, transportation, etc. Little is known about the differentials in the utilization of maternal healthcare services between the hills and the valley of Manipur state of India. The paper tries to understand the inequalities in accessing maternal healthcare services between the hills and valleys region. Logistic regression and concentration index was adopted to assess the utilization of maternal healthcare services. Results indicate low utilization of maternal healthcare services in the hilly region, with only 19%, 22%, and 21% have access to 4+ ANC visit, institutional delivery, and PNC visits respectively. The odds of utilizing 4+ ANC visits [Odds Ratio (OR): 0.47, Confidence Interval (C.I):0.26–0.82], Institutional delivery [OR: 0.42, C.I:0.28–0.62], and PNC visits [OR: 0.42, C.I:0.28–0.60] were less likely in the hilly region as compared to the valley region. Valley region indicates low inequality in accessing maternal healthcare services, however high inequality in accessing to institutional delivery and PNC visits was observed in the hilly region. Inequality is significantly higher in hilly areas (CIANC:0.276; CIinst.delivery:0.277; CIPNC: 0.206) than in valley regions (CIANC:0.070; CIinst.delivery 0.088; CIPNC: 0.081). Further, mother education, household wealth, and exposure to television are the main contributor to inequality. Better educational opportunities and economic activities may improve the utilization of maternal health services.

Papers by N. Pautunthang

Research review international journal of multidisciplinary, Apr 15, 2024

International journal of reproduction, contraception, obstetrics and gynecology, Apr 26, 2024

India officially became the first country to introduce a family planning programme in 1952. The g... more India officially became the first country to introduce a family planning programme in 1952. The government encourages couples to have fewer children by allowing them to choose the family planning method that is most suitable for them. 1 Promoting adequate birth spacing, with at least three years between each birth, was a key component of the family planning programme. 2 The national population policy 2000 further aimed to address unmet needs for contraception. 3 Improved family planning services have always been a top priority for India. The health department of the government of Mizoram officially began family planning in 1966. 4 Initially, there was limited attention from the Mizo people, partly due to misconceptions about birth control. They are unaware that access to family planning services can significantly

International journal of civil law and legal research, 2024

This paper explores the dynamics surrounding live-in relationships in Metropolitan India. It star... more This paper explores the dynamics surrounding live-in relationships in Metropolitan India. It starts with exploring how societal changes influence the frequency of these relationships. The paper utilises secondary data sources such as research articles, newspaper reports and video discussions to gather information. Individuals opt for live-in relationships due to urbanisation, modernisation, and a rehearsal for married life. Landmark court cases and legal developments played a significant role in influencing the recognition of live-in relationships. Challenges and controversies, such as societal acceptance and gender biases, pose significant issues in the context of live-in relationships. The paper underscores the evolving attitudes towards live-in relationships, the necessity for tailored legislation, and the significance of respecting individual relationship choices. Overall, the paper offers insights into the complexities and nuances surrounding live-in relationships in the urban landscape of India.

The Review of Contemporary Scientific and Academic Studies, Mar 1, 2024

This paper undertakes an analysis of urbanization levels and patterns in Mizoram using data from ... more This paper undertakes an analysis of urbanization levels and patterns in Mizoram using data from the Indian census spanning from 1991 to 2011. Key metrics such as percent urban, mean city population size and tempo of urbanization are calculated. Despite its small size and hilly terrain, Mizoram exhibits a relatively high proportion of urban population, suggesting a significant urbanization trend within the state. Districts that are well connected by transport and communication infrastructure tend to have a higher concentration of urban population. The urban centres in Mizoram predominantly consist of small towns, with only one city (Aizawl) standing out as the primary urban hub. The primate city (Aizawl) plays a central role in the state's urban landscape, attracting migrants and serving as the focal point for economic and social activities.

Khoj:An International Peer Reviewed Journal of Geography, Mar 31, 2021

Fertility all over the world has declined due to several reasons. The inevitable outcome of reduc... more Fertility all over the world has declined due to several reasons. The inevitable outcome of reducing fertility is the emergence of smaller families. The existing literature highlights single-child families as an emerging trend, especially among the urban middle class. Nowadays, parents want to have a quality child rather than a quantity. These notions encourage many couples to limit their family size to one child. The steady increase in the proportion of single-child families has both advantages and disadvantages for individuals and a family unit. In the present study, an attempt has been made to assess the parents’ perception of the advantages and disadvantages of single-child families.

One of the inevitable outcomes of low fertility is the reduction in family size. Attitudinal chan... more One of the inevitable outcomes of low fertility is the reduction in family size. Attitudinal change towards the value of children is taking place due to the modernisation and having more children has become irrational for many. A viable alternative lifestyle in the present-day world is a family with a single child. Over this backdrop, this paper attempts to address the levels, trends and differentials in single child families in the state of Tripura where the proportion of single child families is remarkably high as compared to all other states. The data for this paper has been drawn from different rounds of the National Family Health Surveys. Single child families have been analysed among the currently married women in the 15-49 age group. Overall, the study has shown that there is a deliberate and conscious effort among couples in the state of Tripura to restrict their families to a single child. A large proportion of currently married women in Tripura have opted for single child ...

International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development, 2018

The north east region covers an area of about 2,62,239 sq.km. It is about 7.9 percent of India's ... more The north east region covers an area of about 2,62,239 sq.km. It is about 7.9 percent of India's total area. They had a population of around 45.5 million in 2011, which was about 3.77 percent of India's total population. Census of India 1991, 2001 and 2011 data were analysed with different indices to know the level, growth and distribution of urban population and towns. The level of urbanization increases from one census to another census in every state. Towns were unevenly distributed in the region. Most of the towns were small towns. Only few districts in the region attained urbanization level of 50 percent and above. Urbanization in the region is different from the mainland India. The urban centres are the administrative centres. The market penetration and social change has been very limited in the urban areas.

Asian Journal of Population Sciences

Teenage childbearing occurs in every society worldwide. Teenagers are understudied and a complex ... more Teenage childbearing occurs in every society worldwide. Teenagers are understudied and a complex age group to reach. It is essential to know the levels and trends of teenage childbearing with its socio-economic and demographic differentials. Therefore, the overall purpose of the present study is to explore the levels, trends, and differentials of teenage childbearing in India. The required data were obtained from National Family Health Survey (NFHS). The analysis is based on the samples of 24,811 women aged 15-19 in 2005-06 (NFHS-3), 1,21,552 in 2015-16 (NFHS-4) and 1,22,544 in 2019-20 (NFHS-5). Descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression analysis have been carried out by using SPSS-23. In NFHS-5, the proportion of teenage childbearing is 6.8 per cent, which showed a decline from 16.0 per cent in NFHS-3. Tripura (21.9%) has the highest teenage childbearing percentage, whereas Ladakh had zero teenage childbearing. Among the districts in India, Dhalai district (28.2%) in Tri...

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health