A Survey Based Study on Documented and Undocumented Migrants’ Diverse Health Problems

Abstract

Background: A large number of foreigners were now working in the Bangladesh and most of them did not have any work permit. Most of the foreigners hail from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. A significant number of foreigners hailing from China, Ghana, Nigeria South Korea, Palestine and Taiwan are also residing here. They have been employed by local, joint-venture or cent percent foreign companies. Objective: The objective of the present study was to understanding migrants’ health problems, and to provide satisfactory health services to the migrant population. Design: Interviews were conducted with the migrant’s by the help of a semi-structured questionnaire and using the guided field-walk method. Location: The location was in Chittagong and Dhaka district, Bangladesh. Subjects: Subjects of this study are migrants’ coming from different country to Bangladesh. Results: The survey was performed on 343 migrants’. Among them most are students (45.2%), service-holder (25.2%), and businessmen (28.9%). Minimum ages of the migrants are 17 years and maximum ages of the migrants are 37 years. Majority of them are male (67.6%) and then female (32.4%). The migrants selected randomly for the survey. Disease pattern are skin disease (28.3%), gastrointestinal disorders (21%), headache (36.7%), psychological problem (15.7%), and many others have observed frequently to the population. Conclusions: The study helps to consider a range of factors that may explain the experiences and needs of migrants, including those who are most vulnerable and are restricted in their entitlement to free health care in the Bangladesh.