August 1, 2025

A cross-country analysis of the effects of spousal migration on health care access for families left behind.

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Spousal migration reduces barriers to health care access, especially permission and financial barriers.
Women with migrant spouses showed a significant decrease in experiencing care barriers, with aOR values below 0.90.
The analysis utilized data from Demographic and Health Surveys across four countries, focusing on women aged 15-49.
Policy measures must ensure that maternal and child health needs are met despite the benefits of migration.

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Quantitative analysis shows spousal migration improves health care access for women and children, suggesting policy changes are needed.

West et al. (2025) studied this question.

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