Geophagy in India: a qualitative exploratory study on motivation and perception of female consumers

Traugott, Marianna; Singh, Mitasha; Raj, Des; Kutalek, Ruth

doi:10.1093/trstmh/try123

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“…Visiting homes (invited) and exploring local life through local women’s eyes counteract perceived differences [ 138 ]. Respectful behaviour excludes aggressive promotion of Western values or patronising and ridiculing disapproval of challenging customs, such as geophagy [ 139 ] or decorative scarring. It excludes crossing the line by requesting unacceptable favours, such as breaking taboos, which create (intergenerational) family or community tensions as does singling out individuals for gifts or donations.…”

Section: Sustainable Development and Responsible Travelmentioning

confidence: 99%

Healthy, safe and responsible: the modern female traveller

Bauer

2021

Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines

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One-half of all travellers are women; yet, there is a distinct lack of detailed travel health knowledge on topics of unique relevance to women. While there is medical advice relating to stages in the female lifecycle, it neglects women-specific practical aspects despite their ability to harm travellers’ health and cause inconvenience. This paper discusses comprehensively three major aspects of travel as they relate to women. First, it suggests the management of personal hygiene, bodily functions, menstruation and sexual behaviour, and alerts to the limited knowledge on travel mental health issues.Second, apart from travelling in a female body with its specific demands, being a woman requires special attention to safety and security. Within various travel contexts, women have many opportunities for minimising potential risks.Finally, guided by travel medicine’s acknowledgment of its role in the concept of responsible travel, this article goes beyond the usual general statements and broad advice and offers detailed and practical suggestions on how the female traveller can contribute to the overall goal of minimising any potential harm to fellow humans and the natural environment. Recognising the scarcity of women-specific travel information, pathways to better education, and a range of suggestions for urgent research facilitate the provision of high-quality travel health care tailored specifically to women’s needs.

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Section: Sustainable Development and Responsible Travelmentioning

confidence: 99%