A natural experiment in social security as public health measure: Experiences of international students as temporary migrant workers during two Covid-19 lockdowns

Research library / Peer-reviewed study

Written by

Ullah F, Harrigan NM

Year

2022

Place

National

Access

Free

In plain English

Compared international students’ experiences during two COVID-19 lockdowns. Being left out of income support harmed their physical and mental health, which the authors argue shows social security is a public health tool.

Topics

• COVID-19
• International students
• Policy and systems

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