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Healthcare is not just about the physical needs but it has been defined in its broader sense by the WHO in its 1948 constitution as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.” A state of well-being in all these three areas is crucial. Socioeconomic factors have an influence on the health seeking behaviour of people belonging to low economic backgrounds. Many struggles to meet their needs in the area of health and the social and mental health aspects are often most neglected, which affects a person’s state of well-being. The overall picture shows that there are various factors that affect the Healthcare of women from this particular group. The socioeconomic, geographical, environmental and cultural factors do play an important role. These factors influence the differences in approach towards Physical and Mental healthcare. Though there are various challenges the women have instituted unique coping mechanisms and approaches to better their quality of life.

Women, health care services, Health seeking behaviour