Background: Rural-to-urban migrant workers are a large group in China, and they are often more prone to mental health problems, especially depression. We expected to use meta-analysis to estimate the prevalence of depressive symptoms and the influencing factors of depressive symptoms among rural-to-urban migrant workers in China.
Methods: PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Scopus, CINAHL Complete, PsycARTICLES, CNKI, Wan Fang, CBM, and Cochrane were searched on October 16, 2021. The data were analyzed using OR and random effect model in Revman5.3 and STATA 15 Software.
Results: We included 30 studies involving 43,884 rural-to-urban migrant workers. The prevalence of depressive symptoms among rural-to-urban migrant workers in China was 0.28 (95% CI:0.22, 0.34); Results of the meta-analysis showed that working hours, sleep status, self-rated health, financial condition, job satisfaction, marriage, and social support were correlated with depressive symptoms.
Limitations: The systematic review and meta-analysis included only cross-sectional studies, and more types of original studies on depressive symptoms of rural-to-urban migrant workers in China should be carried out in the future.
Conclusion: The prevalence of depressive symptoms among rural-to-urban migrant workers in China is 28%. Government departments can intervene early in the process to promote the mental health of this group based on influencing factors of depressive symptoms among rural-to-urban migrant workers in China.
Download full-text PDF |
Source |
|---|---|
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jad.2022.03.061 | DOI Listing |
Publication Analysis
Top Keywords
Similar Publications
Education level, contraceptive communication, and IUD use among rural-to-urban migrants in China: A qualitative study.
PLoS One
December 2024
Department of Sociology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, United States of America.
Chinese rural-to-urban migrant workers have high rates of unintended pregnancy, yet many are reluctant to choose the most effective forms of contraception, such as IUDs (intrauterine devices). Those who do are often socioeconomically disadvantaged, a finding that contradicts much health research, namely that higher SES individuals can access better healthcare. This puzzle highlights the need to understand better migrant workers' contraceptive decision-making.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo stay or grow? Migration patterns and child growth in rural Bihar, India.
Health Place
December 2024
Nutrition and Health Sciences, Laney Graduate School, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States; Hubert Department of Global Health, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, United States. Electronic address:
While the dominant patterns of migration for livelihood among the poor in India are rural-to-rural and circular, literature on the health implications of child migration has largely focused on rural-to-urban, permanent movement. We compared child growth across three migration typologies rural Bihar: circular migrant families that repeatedly migrate to rural destination sites with accompanying young children, rural households with male migrants, and rural households that do not engage in migration. We integrated network theory based on caste and tribe geography to inform our analytical approach.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUrban green space, perceived everyday discrimination and mental health among rural-to-urban migrants: a multilevel analysis in Wuhan, China.
BMC Public Health
October 2024
School of Urban Design, Wuhan University, No 8. Donghu Road, Wuhan, China.
Article Synopsis
- - This study examines how urban green spaces (UGS) affect the mental health of rural-to-urban migrants in Wuhan, China, taking into account both the quality and quantity of these spaces and the impact of perceived discrimination.
- - Using advanced statistical methods, researchers found that while both quality and quantity of UGS influence mental health, having more parks (quantity) is linked more strongly to positive mental health outcomes, although larger park areas can lead to increased discrimination.
- - The results highlight that in inner-city areas, smaller, densely-packed parks help reduce perceived discrimination and improve mental health, while larger park areas may have the opposite effect, indicating a complex relationship between UGS and the wellbeing of socially marginalized groups.
Family and job microsystems as mediators between social integration and depression among rural-to-urban migrant workers in China: does having sons make a difference?
Front Public Health
July 2024
The Affiliated Wenzhou Kangning Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Background: Rural-to-urban migrant workers are a vulnerable group at risk of developing depression. Based on the social-ecological systems theory, this study investigates the impact of the lack of social integration on depression, considering the mediating roles of migrant workers' microsystems (family happiness and job burnout). Additionally, the study explores whether having sons influences these associations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of Mindfulness and Life-Skills Training on Emotion Regulation and Anxiety Symptoms in Chinese Migrant Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Adolesc Health
September 2024
School of Public Health, Fudan University, Key Laboratory of Public Health Safety, Ministry of Education, Shanghai, China. Electronic address:
Purpose: China's rapid urbanization has been associated with increased mental health challenges, especially in rural-to-urban migrant children. This study evaluates the effects of mindfulness and life-skills (LS) training on emotional regulation and anxiety symptoms from a randomized controlled trial aimed at improving the mental health of Chinese migrant children.
Methods: Two intervention arms-mindfulness training (MT) and MT plus LS mentorship (MT + LS)-were compared to a waitlist control group of 368 migrant children aged 9-17 years.
Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?
Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!