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Domestic child labor.

Devendra Mishra1, Prem Arora

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya (Maulana Azad Medical College), Geeta Colony, New Delhi 110 031, India. dr_dmishra@rediffmail.com

Indian Pediatrics
|May 1, 2007
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A survey revealed that over 60% of doctors employed domestic child labor, a practice prevalent in middle-class households. Subsequent surveys showed a decline in this practice after legal prohibition.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Child Labor Studies

Background:

  • Domestic child labor is a significant social issue, particularly within middle-class households.
  • Understanding the prevalence of child labor among professionals provides insights into societal norms.
  • Previous research has not extensively detailed child labor practices among medical professionals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of domestic child labor among medical professionals.
  • To explore potential associations between employment of child labor and professional characteristics.
  • To assess the impact of legislation on the practice of domestic child labor.

Main Methods:

  • An informal verbal survey was conducted among 83 doctors to assess domestic child labor prevalence.

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  • Data collected included employment of domestic servants and the age of any employed children.
  • A follow-up telephonic survey was conducted after the enactment of a law prohibiting child labor.

    • Main Results:

    • 72 out of 83 surveyed doctors employed domestic servants.
    • 61.1% of these doctors employed children under 14 years of age.
    • No association was found between the practice and the doctor's specialty or work setting. Post-legislation, participation decreased, and prevalence was low.

    Conclusions:

    • Domestic child labor was prevalent among surveyed medical professionals prior to legal prohibition.
    • The practice was not associated with specific medical specialties or work environments.
    • Legislation appeared to reduce the prevalence and reporting of domestic child labor.