biostudies-literatureUnknown25(1)Adhikari T<h4>Background</h4>The Indian tribal population is varied, with a wide range of customs, ways of life, and cultural practices. However, there is one thing that all Indian tribal communities have in common: they have worse health indicators, a higher rate of illness and mortality, and very restricted access to medical care. Their health issues require extra consideration in the right setting (Salil, Health and Population Perspectives and Issues 23:61-70, 2000). Growth in the utilization of reproductive and maternal health services will not only curtail down the reproductive morbidities, but it will also reduce the child mortality (Sharma et. al, Utilization of health services and RCH status in Madhya Pradesh: a District Level Analysis. In Proceedings of National Symposium on Tribal Health 2BMC health services research1100https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12362996biostudies-literatureImplementing a behaviour change communication interaction for enhancing male involvement in maternity care among the Saharia Tribes in Gwalior District, Madhya Pradesh: a feasibility study.PMC12362996Grover AKAdhikari TNair SfalseImplementing a behaviour change communication interaction for enhancing male involvement in maternity care among the Saharia Tribes in Gwalior District, Madhya Pradesh: a feasibility study.<h4>Background</h4>The Indian tribal population is varied, with a wide range of customs, ways of life, and cultural practices. However, there is one thing that all Indian tribal communities have in common: they have worse health indicators, a higher rate of illness and mortality, and very restricted access to medical care. Their health issues require extra consideration in the right setting (Salil, Health and Population Perspectives and Issues 23:61-70, 2000). Growth in the utilization of reproductive and maternal health services will not only curtail down the reproductive morbidities, but it will also reduce the child mortality (Sharma et. al, Utilization of health services and RCH status in Madhya Pradesh: a District Level Analysis. In Proceedings of National Symposium on Tribal Health 22025-01-01T00:00:00Z2025 Aug2026-05-01T01:41:47.648Z2026-04-07T16:33:09.753ZS-EPMC123629964082605310.1186/s12913-025-13099-5