Attitude Towards Joint Family System Among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College in Rural Area

Authors

  • C L Prasher Dr. R.P. Government Medical College, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • A K Bhardwaj Dr. R.P. Government Medical College, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Sunil Kumar Raina Dr. R.P. Government Medical College, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Vishav Chander Dr. R.P. Government Medical College, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • B P Badola College of Education, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh
  • Abhilash Sood Dr. R.P. Government Medical College, Tanda, Himachal Pradesh, India

Keywords:

Attitude, Joint family, medical students

Abstract

Introduction: Since more women in India are joining the labor force without proper support and assistance often in the face of extended family and community opposition, an increase in family difficulties is to be expected.

Aim: To assess the attitudes of MBBS students towards joint family.

Material and methods: A cross-sectional study using a prestructured questionnaire was used for conducting this study.

Results: Out of 118 respondents, a majority, 66.95 percent expressed their preference in it. 58 percent female respondents do not prefer the joint family living, only 42 percent women respondents preferred it.

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2011-12-31

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Prasher CL, Bhardwaj AK, Raina SK, Chander V, Badola BP, Sood A. Attitude Towards Joint Family System Among Undergraduate Students of a Medical College in Rural Area. Natl J Community Med [Internet]. 2011 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Dec. 22];2(03):465-9. Available from: https://njcmindia.com/index.php/file/article/view/1944

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Vol. 2 No. 03 (2011)

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