Abstract
Using a multi-stage cluster sampling approach, we collected healthcare and demographic data from 531 migrants and 529 local
urban residents aged 16–64 in Shanghai, China. Logistic regressions were used to analyze the relationship between gender-migration
status and healthcare utilization while controlling for predisposing, enabling and needs factors. Other things equal, female
migrants and male locals had significantly lower actual healthcare utilization rates, compared to female locals. Female migrants
were more likely to report “no money” as a reason for not seeking care, while male locals were more likely to report “self-medication”
as a reason. Considering established gender differences in healthcare utilization, we conclude that female migrants as a group
face the most healthcare access barriers among all groups.
urban residents aged 16–64 in Shanghai, China. Logistic regressions were used to analyze the relationship between gender-migration
status and healthcare utilization while controlling for predisposing, enabling and needs factors. Other things equal, female
migrants and male locals had significantly lower actual healthcare utilization rates, compared to female locals. Female migrants
were more likely to report “no money” as a reason for not seeking care, while male locals were more likely to report “self-medication”
as a reason. Considering established gender differences in healthcare utilization, we conclude that female migrants as a group
face the most healthcare access barriers among all groups.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Category Original Paper
- Pages 1-12
- DOI 10.1007/s10834-012-9296-1
- Authors
- Jessie X. Fan, Department of Family and Consumer Studies, University of Utah, 225 S 1400 E AEB 228, Salt Lake City, UT 84112-0080, USA
- Ming Wen, Department of Sociology, University of Utah, 380 S 1530 E Rm 301, Salt Lake City, UT 84112, USA
- Lei Jin, Department of Sociology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, RM 431, Sino Bldg, Shatin, Hong Kong
- Guixin Wang, Institute of Population Research and Center for Urban and Regional Studies, Fudan University, 220 Handan Road, Shanghai, 200433 China
- Journal Journal of Family and Economic Issues
- Online ISSN 1573-3475
- Print ISSN 1058-0476