Prevalence and influencing factors of depressive symptoms among rural-to-urban migrant workers in China: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Mar 30, 2022Journal of affective disorders

How common depressive symptoms are and what affects them in Chinese workers moving from rural to urban areas

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Abstract

The prevalence of depressive symptoms among rural-to-urban migrant workers in China is 28%.

  • The analysis included 30 studies with a total of 43,884 participants.
  • Factors such as working hours, sleep status, self-rated health, financial condition, job satisfaction, marriage, and social support are correlated with depressive symptoms.
  • The findings are based solely on cross-sectional studies, indicating a need for more diverse research in the future.

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