Shaping local identity through public health: the role of social integration among new-generation rural migrants in urban China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The health of migrant populations has become a critical public health concern amid China's rapid urbanization, especially within the framework of the "Healthy China" initiative aimed at reducing health disparities. While existing research has extensively examined the challenges rural migrants face regarding employment, housing, and access to services, the specific role of public health services in shaping local identity remains underexplored. This study investigates how public health influences local identity among new-generation rural migrants and examines the mediating role of social integration in this relationship, addressing a significant gap in the migration and public health literature.

Methods

Utilizing data from 56,014 new-generation rural migrants, this

SUBMITTER: Wang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12323025 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature