A report on women Self Help Groups (SHGs) in Kerala state, India : a public health perspective
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BACKGROUND This study examines associations between female participation in a microcredit program in India, known as self help groups (SHGs), and women's health in the south Indian state of Kerala. Because SHGs do not have a formal health program, this provides a unique opportunity to assess whether SHG participation influences women's health via the social determinants of health. METHODS Thi...
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