The International journal of social psychiatry
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Int J Soc Psychiatry · Mar 2013
A comparison of female migrant workers' mental health in four cities in China.
There are approximately 47.5 million female migrant workers living in major cities in China. Numerous studies have documented the marginalized living conditions confronting migrant workers in cities, such as employment difficulties, unjustifiably demanding working conditions, lack of medical insurance and social provision, poor housing conditions, unfavourable educational arrangements for migrant children, and discrimination by urban residents. In addition, female migrant workers may suffer from discrimination, exploitation and oppression. ⋯ Recommendations for policy change and service initiatives targeted at improving the mental health of female migrant workers are discussed.