The Impact of Urban Health Services on the Residency Intentions ofOlder Migrant Workers

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Abstract Objective Migrant workers play a crucial role in China's urbanization, yet many are reluctant to stay in the cities where they have worked hard in their old age. This study analyzes the impact of health service accessibility on the residency intentions of older migrant workers. Using the concept of equalization, it proposes new requirements for the health security system, which is significant for the future construction of new urbanization in China and the strategic deployment of the aging migrant population. Methods This study mainly uses the 2017 Migrant Population Dynamic Monitoring Survey data released by the National Health and Family Planning Commission. It describes and analyzes health services in terms of spatial accessibility, appropriateness, and availability using descriptive statistics and binary Logistic regression analysis. Results Establishing health records and receiving health education are the main factors of health services that influence the residency intentions of migrant workers. Conclusion Improving the level of medical and health services can further enhance the residency intentions of older migrant workers. Under the strategic layout of Healthy China and the equalization of medical and health services, it is necessary to continue examining and improving the health service conditions of migrant workers to overcome the current dilemma of "flowing without staying".