Immigrants Through the Eyes of Citizens of Kazakhstan: The Attitude of the Host Society to the Immigrants’ Health

Aidos Bolatov; Adil Samekin; Nazym Bozymbayeva; Assylkhan Bekbayev

doi:10.52536/3006-807X.2024-3.03

Authors

Aidos Bolatov Shenzhen University, China Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5390-4623
Adil Samekin M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9684-1944
Nazym Bozymbayeva M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1194-3797
Assylkhan Bekbayev M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, Kazakhstan Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1200-2711

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52536/3006-807X.2024-3.03

Keywords:

migration, immigrants, interpersonal and intergroup perceptions, attitudes, public health

Abstract

This article examines the attitudes of Kazakhstani citizens towards health problems among immigrants. Respondents (N=401) from different regions of Kazakhstan took part in the study in 2023. According to the results of the study, it was found that (1) male respondents demonstrated significantly higher engagement with news about migrants compared to females. (2) Age and level of education were not associated with news engagement. (3) The probability of emigration correlated negatively with age but positively with education level, and positively with frequency of following migration news. (4) Individuals with conservative ideological orientations and liberal economic perspectives were more likely to follow migration news. (5) Attitudes towards immigrant health varied, with the majority supporting continuous health monitoring but divided opinions on whether immigrants pose a danger to public health. (6) Socio-demographic factors such as language, gender, experience living abroad, and ideological orientation influenced attitudes toward immigrant health. Therefore, understanding the complex attitudes of citizens towards immigrant health issues is essential for developing targeted interventions and policies that promote integration and address the diverse needs of both immigrants and the host population in Kazakhstan.

Author Biographies

Aidos Bolatov, Shenzhen University, China

PhD student at Shenzhen University (China), MD, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University (Kazakhstan), Astana Medical University (Kazakhstan)
Adil Samekin, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, Kazakhstan

Associate Professor, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University (Kazakhstan)
Nazym Bozymbayeva, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, Kazakhstan

Master student, Research Assistant, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University (Kazakhstan)
Assylkhan Bekbayev, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University, Kazakhstan

MA, M. Narikbayev KAZGUU University

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