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Hiding in Plain Sight: Gendered Dimensions of Health Worker Migration from ‘Source’ Country Perspectives

Abstract

Background: Gender roles affect health worker migration and their migration experiences, but policy responses have rarely considered the gender dimensions of health worker migration. This invisibility and lack of attention can lead to social, health and labour market inequities.  

Methods: A Canadian-led research team with co-investigators in the Philippines, South Africa, and India studied the international migration of health workers from …

Authors

Bourgeault IL; Runnels V; Atanackovic J; Spitzer D; Roberts MW

DOI

10.21203/rs.3.rs-27542/v1

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