A Comparative Analytical Study of Health Awareness and Behavior among Educated and Uneducated Rural Women in Nawada District, India

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Author Affiliations

  • 1P.G. Department of Home Science, Magadh University, Bodhgaya, India
  • 2P.G. Department of Home Science, Magadh University, Bodhgaya, India
  • 3Department of Psychology, S.S. College, Jehanabad, Bihar, India

Res. J. Family, Community and Consumer Sci., Volume 14, Issue (1), Pages 42-44, January,27 (2026)

Abstract

This research presents a comparative analytical study aimed at assessing the level of health awareness and behavior among educated and uneducated women in the rural regions of Nawada district, Bihar. A sample of 300 rural women (150 educated and 150 uneducated) was evaluated using a structured questionnaire. The study focused on key areas like nutrition, hygiene, mental health, menstrual practices, and usage of health services. Statistical tools like percentage, mean, standard deviation, and t-test revealed significantly higher awareness and better health behavior among educated women. The study concludes that education plays a vital role in empowering rural women to make informed health decisions, adopt preventive health practices, and seek timely medical care.

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