Healthy immigration effect among internal migrants in megacities: a cross-sectional study in Shanghai, China.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To verify the healthy immigration effect on self-rated health (SRH) among Chinese internal migrants, identify the determinants of SRH, and provide recommendations for the Chinese government to formulate effective intervention strategies to improve population governance and health management in megacities.

Methods

A sample comprising 1,147 white-and blue-collar migrant workers was randomly selected through an online survey conducted in Shanghai from August to December 2021. Multivariate logistic regression models were used to verify the healthy immigration effect as well as determinants of the effect among internal migrants in Shanghai.

Results

Among 1,024 eligible internal migrants, 864 (84.4%) were aged between 18 and 59 years, 545 (53.2%) were men, and 81

SUBMITTER: Dong E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10291071 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature