A Study on Socio-Economic Status and Consumption Pattern of Tibetan Refugee Householdsin Ladakh Settlement, India

Authors

  • Tenzin Namgha
  • Tsering Dolkar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v13i3.18224

Keywords:

Socioeconomic status, Food Consumption pattern, Tibetan Refugees, Ladakh, India

Abstract

Background: The refugee population is deprived of nutritious food mainly due to household socioeconomic characteristics
such as income, education, and occupation. The study highlights the socio-economic status of Tibetan refugees in Ladakh
settlement in India. It also covers their dietary pattern such as protein, carbohydrates, fibers, and fats.This study also
examines the association between socioeconomic status and food consumption patterns.
Methodology: Tibetan refugees in the Ladakh settlement formed the participant for this study.142 household data were
collected to understand the socio-economic status and food consumption pattern among Tibetan refugees in Ladakh.
A structured interview questionnaire was employed to obtain the data. The data were statistically analyzed using
descriptive statistics.
Results and Conclusion: The result indicated that the Majority of Tibetan refugees in Ladakh belongs to lower and
upper-lower socioeconomic status. The food consumption pattern has changed drastically from traditional food to a more
carbohydrate-rich diet. The association between socioeconomic status and fruit consumption was found to be significant
(p>0.018). Also, education affects soft drink consumption as low-educated consume more compared to educated
respondents (p>0.034). Tibetan refugees in Ladakh lack awareness about dietary diversity. They consume a diet rich in
fats and carbohydrates which may have health implications in the long run.

Author Biographies

  • Tenzin Namgha

    Assistant Professor, BA Department, Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education (Affiliated to Bangalore University) Mysore Road,Hejjala Post, Bidadi Hobli, RamanagarDistt.Bangalore.

  • Tsering Dolkar

    Research Scholar,BA Department, Dalai Lama Institute for Higher Education (Affiliated to Bangalore University) Mysore Road,Hejjala Post, Bidadi Hobli, RamanagarDistt.Bangalore.

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Published

2022-06-24

How to Cite

A Study on Socio-Economic Status and Consumption Pattern of Tibetan Refugee Householdsin Ladakh Settlement, India. (2022). Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 13(3), 334-337. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijphrd.v13i3.18224