Healthcare for migrant workers in destination countries: a comparative qualitative study of China and Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This paper explores policies addressing migrant worker's health and barriers to healthcare access in two middle-income, destination countries in Asia with cross-border migration to Yunnan province, China and international migration to Malaysia.

Design

Qualitative interviews were conducted in Rui Li City and Tenchong County in Yunnan Province, China (n=23) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (n=44), along with review of policy documents. Data were thematically analysed.

Participants

Participants were migrant workers and key stakeholders with expertise in migrant issues including representatives from international organisations, local civil society organisations, government agencies, medical professionals, academia and trade unions.

Results

Migrant health polic

SUBMITTER: Loganathan T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7713184 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature