Abstract:
Migrant females were twice as likely to be physically ill as compared to un-employed
females. physical health was significantly associated with physical abuse in all groups of
females. migrant females were more likely to be mentally ill as compared to locally
employed females. migrant females were physically abused (25.2)person more often than
un-employed females. adult (69.8) person was the commonest from of physical abuse.
Migration affected school attendance, immunization and health status of children. After
migration, some husbands abused or indulged in society un-acceptable behaviors. The
grandmother (63.5)person ,most often on the maternal side, was the most frequent care giver
of the children. The care giver received very little support from the husband. Approximately
half the care givers felt that migration was harmful for marital life. Benefits of migrations
were seen mainly in up liftmen of the economic status of the family. It is recommended that
pre-departure medical examinations be regularized and that the SLBFE with the assistance
of non-governmental organizations be involved in improving the social and economic status
of families of migrant females
