A study on use of health services by the migrant construction workers
- Conditions
- healthy individuals are interviewed
- Registration Number
- CTRI/2019/01/016979
- Lead Sponsor
- University of Tampere
- Brief Summary
The study focuses on the use of health care services by inter-state migrants who work in the construction sector in India.
The research is based on the concept of right to health. The research material consists of interviews of inter-state migrant construction workers in the Manipal .10-12 interviews will be conducted with both males and females.
The interview data is supported by an in-depth literature review of health care provision and use among internal migrants in India and in the state of Karnataka where Manipal is located. The state of Karnataka is currently experiencing a rapid growth of construction industry.
The main focus of the research is on health service usage of internal, inter-state migrants. Comparisons between male and female workers as well as challenges caused by the informality of the construction sector will be drawn. The study will provide input for service providers and policy makers working with health care service provision.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 12
Construction workers & inter-state migrants.
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The study is based on the experiences of the participants. No change or outcome is measured after the interview. April 2019
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method The study is based on the experiences of the participants. No change or outcome is measured after the interview. April 2019
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Construction sites
🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, India
Construction sites🇮🇳Udupi, KARNATAKA, IndiaKumar SumitPrincipal investigator918867620088kumar.sumit@manipal.edu