Women’s lived experiences of the built environment and maternal psychosocial well-being in urban slums and slum rehabilitation colonies: a qualitative study in Bhopal, India
Kamini Charan, Vikas Yadav, Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Uday K. Mandal, Yogesh D. Sabde, Rajnarayan R. Tiwari, Vishal Diwan · 2026
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Kamini Charan and six co-authors explore how housing and neighborhood shape mothers' mental well-being in Bhopal, India, in a 2026 study. Near half of urban India lives in informal settlements with crowded, poor housing. Mothers of young children bear much of that strain. The team held group talks and deep interviews in slums and in rehousing colonies.
Slum homes left women most exposed, with fears of accidents and harm a daily weight. In both settings, weak social ties and crime fears cut well-being. Doubt over forced moves and care burdens added stress. The authors call for better housing, sure access to basics, and stronger community support to lift resilience.
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| CREATOR | Kamini Charan, Vikas Yadav, Krushna Chandra Sahoo, Uday K. Mandal, Yogesh D. Sabde, Rajnarayan R. Tiwari, Vishal Diwan |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |