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Scott T Yabiku1, Victor Agadjanian, Boaventura Cau
1Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, United States. scott.yabiku@asu.edu
Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|November 6, 2012
Summary
Male labor migration
Area of Science:
- Demography
- Public Health
- Sociology
Background:
- Male labor migration is a global phenomenon with unclear impacts on child survival.
- Remittances may improve child survival, but the father's absence could increase mortality risks.
- Understanding the nuanced effects of migration on left-behind families is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the association between male labor migration and under-five mortality in Mozambique.
- To differentiate the impact of successful versus unsuccessful migration on child survival.
Main Methods:
- Utilized longitudinal survey data from Mozambique (2006 and 2009).
- Analyzed under-five mortality rates in families with migrant and non-migrant fathers.
- Categorized migration success based on spousal perception.
Main Results:
- No significant difference in mortality between children of migrant and non-migrant men initially observed.
- Children of 'successful' migrants showed the lowest mortality rates.
- Children of 'unsuccessful' migrants exhibited the highest mortality rates, exceeding those of non-migrant families.
Conclusions:
- The success of male labor migration significantly influences child survival outcomes.
- Policies and interventions should consider the diverse experiences and outcomes of migration.
- Future research must account for migration's heterogeneity to accurately assess its impact on child mortality.
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