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COVID-19 infection differences among people with disabilities
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Dialogues in Health
|February 14, 2023
Summary
People with disabilities faced higher COVID-19 diagnosis rates. Disparities in diagnosis and vaccination exist within the disability community, highlighting ongoing health inequities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Equity
Background:
- Individuals with disabilities are recognized as a vulnerable population for COVID-19.
- Systemic inequities and pre-existing conditions can increase COVID-19 risk for people with disabilities.
- The disability community is diverse, with varying levels of marginalization and risk.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare COVID-19 diagnosis and vaccination rates between people with and without disabilities.
- To investigate sociodemographic factors influencing COVID-19 outcomes within the disability community.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of secondary data from the United States Census Bureau.
- Inclusion of 444,422 individuals, with 52,890 identified as adults with disabilities.
- Application of frequency person-weights for accurate analysis.
Main Results:
- Adults with disabilities had a higher COVID-19 diagnosis rate (19.3%) compared to those without (16.7%).
- People with disabilities were 1.20 times more likely to be diagnosed with COVID-19.
- Specific subgroups within the disability community, including those with cognitive disabilities, cisgender women, Black and Hispanic individuals, showed increased diagnosis rates. Vaccination rates did not differ significantly between groups, but disparities were observed within the disability community.
Conclusions:
- Pre-existing healthcare disparities disproportionately affected individuals with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The findings underscore the need to address systemic inequities to improve health outcomes for people with disabilities.
Keywords:
ADHD, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderCDC, Center for Disease ControlCI, Confidence intervalDV, Dependent variableIDD, Intellectual and developmental disabilitiesIRB, Institutional Review BoardIV, Independent variableLGBTQ, Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queerOR, Odds ratioSARS-CoV-2disabled personspandemics
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