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Jean P Hall1, Noelle K Kurth1, Lisa McCorkell1
1Jean P. Hall, Noelle K. Kurth, and Kelsey S. Goddard are with the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies, Life Span Institute, University of Kansas, Lawrence. Lisa McCorkell is with the Patient-Led Research Collaborative, Calabasas, CA.
American Journal of Public Health
|August 29, 2024
Summary
People with long-term disabilities had a higher prevalence of long COVID (40.6%) compared to the general population (18.9%). This highlights disparities in exposure and healthcare access contributing to long COVID in this vulnerable group.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Health Disparities
Background:
- Long COVID presents a significant public health challenge.
- Individuals with pre-existing disabilities face unique vulnerabilities and health disparities.
- Understanding long COVID prevalence in specific populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of long COVID among individuals with disabilities predating 2020.
- To compare long COVID prevalence in this group with the general population.
- To identify potential contributing factors to observed prevalence differences.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional, descriptive study design.
- Utilized data from the 2022 National Survey on Health and Disability (n=2262).
- Employed comparative data from the federal Household Pulse Survey (HPS) for the general population.
Main Results:
- The prevalence of long COVID was substantially higher in individuals with pre-existing disabilities (40.6%) compared to the general population (18.9%).
- This finding suggests a significant disparity in long COVID occurrence.
- Pre-existing conditions may increase susceptibility or impact recovery.
Conclusions:
- People with disabilities experienced greater COVID-19 exposure and faced barriers to healthcare, vaccines, and testing.
- Health disparities may exacerbate the risk and prevalence of long COVID in this population.
- Centering the needs of people with disabilities is essential for pandemic response and future public health strategies.
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