Economic Insecurity Among Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
Author Information
Author(s): Mroz Tracy, Dunlap Ben, Frogner Bianca
Primary Institution: University of Washington
Hypothesis
Lower educational attainment is associated with greater economic insecurity among healthcare workers.
Conclusion
Healthcare workers with lower educational attainment experienced significantly higher levels of economic insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Supporting Evidence
- 49.5% of healthcare workers had less than an associate degree.
- 78.7% of workers with less than an associate degree reported difficulty with usual expenses.
- 53.6% of workers with less than an associate degree reported food insufficiency.
- 11.1% of workers with less than an associate degree reported being behind on rent or mortgage payments.
Takeaway
Healthcare workers with less education had a harder time paying for things they need during the pandemic.
Methodology
Secondary analysis of Household Pulse Survey data using multivariable logistic regression.
Potential Biases
Potential biases in self-reported educational attainment and economic status.
Limitations
The study relies on self-reported data and may not capture all aspects of economic insecurity.
Participant Demographics
Healthcare workers with varying levels of educational attainment.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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