Do Migrants Receive Tuberculosis Education in China? Evidence From the China Migrants Dynamic Survey. (February 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Zhu, Zheng; Guo, Mengdi; Dong, Tingyue; Gong, Beibei; Zhao, Xia; Hu, Yan
• Is Part Of: Health education & behavior. Volume 50:Number 1(2023)
• Page Start: 121
• Page End: 130
• Publication Date: 2023-02
• Subjects: tuberculosis -- migrant -- health education -- China; Health education -- Periodicals; Health behavior -- Periodicals; 613.05
• DOI: 10.1177/10901981211000309
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1090-1981

Abstract

Background: Migrants are the key population for tuberculosis (TB) transmission in China. However, it remains unknown how many migrants have received TB education and through what means. Objectives: To identify the rate and methods of TB education among migrants in China by using nationally representative data. Method: This study used secondary data analysis. The data were derived from the China Migrants Dynamic Survey 2014–2017. A total sample of 745, 926 migrants was included in the following analysis. Information on TB education was collected through a self-report questionnaire. We used hierarchical logistic regression models to explore the relationship between the independent variables and the receipt of TB education. Results: Only 30.4% ( n = 226, 458) received TB education. Among all age-groups, participants between 65 and 69 years old had the highest TB education rate (33.4%). Bulletin boards (86.5%–91%), media (73% to 86.7%), and books/magazines (59.2%–67.4%) were the most common ways for migrants to receive TB education. Conclusions: Our study showed the rates of TB education in each region of China and indicated the significant disparity among the seven regions. Traditional media, off-line medical consultation, community advocacy, and bulletin boards should be the primary methods of delivering TB education. TB education campaigns targeting migrants with a low socioeconomic status should be actively promoted.