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Life sciences · Journal article
Global Health Action · September 2, 2026
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This is a descriptive qualitative phenomenological study examining how the built environment influences maternal psychosocial well-being in urban slums and rehabilitation colonies in Bhopal, India. The study reports thematic findings of vulnerability, environmental stressors, social isolation, and psychological burden among mothers, but provides no quantitative effect sizes, sample numbers, or comparative data.
Qualitative phenomenological study using focus group discussions and in-depth interviews. Mothers of children under five residing in urban slums and in-situ slum rehabilitation colonies. Intervention: Exploration of lived experiences related to housing conditions and neighborhood environments. Compared with: Comparison between slum and in-situ slum rehabilitation colony residents. Bhopal, India.
Women in slum areas experienced vulnerability due to overcrowded and poorly constructed dwellings Inadequate infrastructure and environmental stressors contributed to persistent fears of accidents and safety risks Social isolation and limited community cohesion heightened fears of crime in both slum and rehabilitation contexts
Inadequate infrastructure and environmental stressors contributed to persistent fears of accidents and safety risks
This exploratory study identifies modifiable environmental and social factors affecting maternal mental health in vulnerable urban populations, suggesting targets for intervention. However, the absence of quantitative data limits its immediate application to clinical practice pending confirmatory work.
Qualitative phenomenological study with thematic analysis exploring maternal psychosocial experiences in urban slums; descriptive findings without quantitative effect sizes or comparative outcomes.
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This exploratory study identifies modifiable environmental and social factors affecting maternal mental health in vulnerable urban populations, suggesting targets for intervention. However, the absence of quantitative data limits its immediate application to clinical practice pending confirmatory work.
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Background. Nearly half of India's urban population lives in informal settlements, facing substandard living conditions due to overcrowding, poor infrastructure, and limited access to basic amenities. These conditions critically affect the psychosocial well-being of mothers, yet limited research exists on how the built environment impacts maternal psychosocial health in urban poor settings in India.Objective. To explore the influence of housing conditions and neighborhood environments on maternal psychosocial health among mothers of children under five residing in urban slums and in-situ slum rehabilitation colonies in Bhopal, India.Methods. A qualitative study using a phenomenological approach was conducted through focus group discussions and in-depth interviews with mothers from both slum and in-situ slum rehabilitation settings. Thematic analysis was employed to identify emerging patterns and interpretive themes reflecting shared and lived experiences.Results. Women residing in slum areas were particularly vulnerable due to overcrowded and poorly constructed dwellings. Inadequate infrastructure and environmental stressors contributed to persistent fears of accidents and safety risks. In both slum and BSUP rehabilitation contexts, social isolation and limited community cohesion heightened fears of crime, adversely affecting psychosocial health. Uncertainty surrounding potential relocation, combined with caregiving-related health concerns, further intensified emotional stress and psychosocial burden.Conclusions. The findings highlight the need to improve housing quality, ensure reliable access to essential amenities, and strengthen community support systems. Developing comprehensive, context-sensitive strategies that enhance resilience and psychosocial well-being is essential for promoting inclusive and sustainable urban development among vulnerable populations.
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