Women, Mobility and Reproductive Health

The health conditions and mobility patterns of female migrant workers are subjects that sit at the crossroads of multiple pressing issues, best understood in the context of social, economic and political disparities in the global landscape. This research focuses on domestic, factory and sex work – all of which are typically underpaid, characterized by poor working conditions with little or no protection from the state. The comprehensive mapping of the occupational lives of migrant women realized through both qualitative and quantitative research frames the discussion on how occupational demands impact on the general and reproductive health of migrant women. The analysis and findings of this research are meant to provide information and support to Thailand’s national HIV/AIDS control program for a more sensitive and responsive implementation of their outreach operations. In addition, these are also meant to inform the practice of policy makers, health care providers, and organizations working with migrant women.