Reproductive Health among the Lisu Women of Arunachal Pradesh

T
he Lisus are one of the minor tribes of Arunachal Pradesh
inhabiting in some of the most remote parts of the state. For
the present study, an attempt has been made to examine the
general health condition of the Lisu women by random selec
tion of 150 people from three different places viz., Gandhi
gram, Miao and Kharsang of Changlang District, Arunachal
Pradesh. Findings indicate that they do not have access to
proper medical facilities and they depend mostly on their in
digenous way of treatment. Different techniques of treatment
are practiced for preventing, palliating, and curing diseases
and sickness. Medicinal herbs and few animals extract are also
used by them. The women living in such isolated area suffers
from different reproductive-related health issues and morbid
ities. The paper examines the emic perspective of their health
and how they attempt to intervene when suffering from dif
ferent health issues