Dimensions of social capital of families with thalassemia in an indigenous population in Tamil Nadu India – a qualitative study

摘要

BackgroundStudies have shown that social capital is positively associated with health, and the association is context-based. Indigenous populations with poor access to health care largely depend on social capital for their health care needs.This study was conducted to explore the dimensions and types of social capital and its utilization by families with thalassemia for their health and well-being in an indigenous population in Tamil Nadu, India.