Awareness of Status of Migrant Workers in the Lockdown Period of Covid-19

Abstract

Introduction: The migrant workers during the COVID-19 pandemic are facing multiple hardships. As the factories and workplaces are shut due to the lockdown prevailing in the country millions of migrants are facing loss of income and food shortage. Aim of the study is to assess the awareness  of the status of migrant workers in the lockdown period of COVID-19.

Materials and methods :A cross sectional survey was conducted among the general population through a questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of 15 questions and is circulated among the population.

Results and discussion: Majority of the participants  73% were aware of the status of migrant workers in the lockdown. Conclusion: The government should provide health care and ensure that migrant workers health is not neglected in future epidemics and disasters.