A qualitative approach to various factors affecting health of Seasonal Migrants
Journal Title: Healthline - Year 2012, Vol 3, Issue 2
Abstract
[b]Background: [/b]Our cities are slowly transforming into concrete jungles due to large scale construction work. Migrants form backbone of this industry. [b]Objective: [/b]The objective of the study was to explore various aspects of life influencing health, among construction workers through qualitative methods of research. [b]Methodology:[/b] Four Focus group Discussions (FGDs) were carried out with a total of 32 adult females and males in the month of May 2011. [b]Results:[/b] Most of the respondents have shown a seasonal work pattern and also shown field work and the construction work in their village and the neighboring city respectively as their chosen work options. Labourers were not health conscious and went to qualified doctors only as a last resort to cure. The main reason for not availing any health facility was the fear of losing their daily wages. The mothers could not recall immunization status of most of their children. They also lacked awareness about the vaccine. Sterilization operation was not done till family had two male children and only females were supposed to undergo the surgery. Tobacco consumption was quite rampant amongst all, males and females of tribal area Dahod of Gujarat and it was present in almost all males of other states. [b]Conclusions:[/b] We owe a lot for this âinfrastructure development and beautificationâ of our cities to the poor construction labourers to which we are apathetic. Measures to identify and meet the unmet needs of this special group should be taken.
Authors and Affiliations
Sonal Dayama, S. Kantharia, J. Kosambiya
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