Impact of Seasonal Migration on Maternal Healthcare Access and Nutritional Status of Women Labourers in Brick Kiln Clusters of Etawah, Uttar Pradesh, India

Author(s)	Dr. Ravindra Pratap singh, Dr Padma Tripathi
Country	India
Abstract	Seasonal migration is a critical livelihood strategy among economically marginalized populations in India, particularly in informal sectors such as brick kilns. However, migration disrupts access to essential healthcare services and exacerbates nutritional vulnerabilities among women labourers. This study examines the impact of seasonal migration on maternal healthcare access and nutritional status among women working in brick kiln clusters in Etawah district, Uttar Pradesh. A cross-sectional mixed-method approach was adopted, covering 300 migrant women labourers. The findings reveal low utilization of antenatal care (28%), limited institutional deliveries (35%), and high prevalence of undernutrition and anemia. Structural barriers such as lack of healthcare portability, informal employment, and poor living conditions significantly contribute to adverse outcomes. The study highlights the urgent need for mobile healthcare systems, portable welfare entitlements, and targeted nutrition interventions.
Keywords	Seasonal migration; maternal health; brick kiln workers; nutritional status; informal labour; Uttar Pradesh
Field	Sociology > Economics
Published In	Volume 8, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-08

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