국내 결혼이주여성의 경제활동 여부에 따른 미충족 의료에 미치는 요인

Abstract

Over the past 20 years, the number of married immigrants in Korea has continuously increased, and participation in the labor market has been mentioned as a major task to achieve social integration. In this study, using data from the 2021 National Survey on Multicultural Families, we examined the factors related to the unmet medical needs by the economic activity of immigrant women residing in Korea according to Andersen’s behavioral model of health services use. Women who are economically active were more likely to experience unmet healthcare needs compared to those who are not economically active (OR=1.19, CI=1.00-1.42, p<0.05). For those who are economically inactive, age, Korean proficiency, social network, and self-reported health were contributing factors to unmet medical needs. Among those who are economically active, age, length of residence, Korean proficiency, social network, and self-reported health were associated with higher odds of unmet healthcare needs. Policy implications for married immigrant women were discussed.