Mental Health Status and Related Characteristics of Chinese Male Rural–Urban Migrant Workers

The prevalence of probable mental disorders among 1,595 male rural-urban migrants was 24.4%.

• Probable mental disorders were more common in rural-urban migrants compared to urban residents, with a prevalence of 24.4% versus 20.2%.
• Five characteristics were positively associated with an increased risk for probable mental disorders: originating from the South, higher life stress, staying in the city for 5-9 months each year, higher work stress, and separation from a wife.
• Employment in machinery and transportation, along with higher self-worth, were negatively associated with the risk of probable mental disorders.

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