The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Black and Hispanic Americans' Work Outcomes: a Scoping Review.
Kendra JasonMiguel WilsonJamel CatoeCourtney BrownMayleen GonzalezPublished in: Journal of racial and ethnic health disparities (2023)
In early 2020, it was hypothesized that COVID-19 would lead to disproportionately negative health and work outcomes for Black and Hispanic adults, but sufficient data had yet been collected to fully support this claim. Now, we have empirical evidence, but little has been done to aggregate this information to fully understand its impact on these communities. Utilizing 44 articles from a scoping review of three databases (PubMed, Web of Science, and Business Source Complete), this study seeks to identify the primary work-related risks that help explain Black and Hispanic adults' disparate COVID-19-related work outcomes (e.g., loss of hours, job disruption, stress). Findings illuminate four primary risks faced by Black and Hispanic workers: (1) being an essential worker, (2) type of work performed, (3) workplace factors; and (4) community and geographic factors. We conclude with policy recommendations that will help inform policy and practice for economic recovery from the pandemic for other marginalized populations.
Keyphrases
- healthcare
- coronavirus disease
- public health
- sars cov
- mental health
- african american
- primary care
- big data
- respiratory syndrome coronavirus
- electronic health record
- type diabetes
- adipose tissue
- metabolic syndrome
- machine learning
- skeletal muscle
- stress induced
- depressive symptoms
- social support
- climate change
- heat stress