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Long COVID Prevalence, Disability, and Accommodations: Analysis Across Demographic Groups.
Jennifer Cohen1,2, Yana van der Meulen Rodgers3
1Miami University, Oxford, OH, USA.
Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation
|February 23, 2024
Summary
Long COVID disproportionately affects women, Hispanic individuals, and those without college degrees. People with disabilities were less likely to work remotely, highlighting a need for workplace accommodations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Occupational Health
Background:
- Long COVID (post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection) presents diverse health challenges.
- Understanding its prevalence across demographics is crucial for targeted interventions.
- The impact of long COVID on workforce participation and remote work arrangements requires investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of long COVID and associated activity limitations among different demographic groups in the U.S.
- To assess the extent of remote work engagement among workers with long COVID-related impairments.
- To identify disparities in remote work opportunities for individuals with disabilities experiencing long COVID.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the U.S. Household Pulse Survey to identify individuals with self-reported long COVID and activity limitations.
- Employed the U.S. Current Population Survey for regression analysis on remote work likelihood.
- Compared remote work rates between workers with and without disabilities.
Main Results:
- Higher prevalence of long COVID and activity limitations observed in women, Hispanic individuals, sexual and gender minorities, those without 4-year college degrees, and individuals with pre-existing disabilities.
- Remote work, while beneficial for activity limitations, was less common among people with disabilities.
- Disability status was negatively associated with pandemic-related remote work.
Conclusions:
- Disparities in remote work access for individuals with disabilities stem from job sector clustering in non-remote-friendly roles.
- Employers should implement accommodations like shorter workdays and flexible scheduling.
- These accommodations are vital for hiring and retaining employees impacted by long COVID.
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