What is it about?
Studies on COVID-19 until now do not focus on diverse populations such as women, immigrants, and people with disabilities. But, when compared to non-diverse groups, diverse populations are unequally disadvantaged. For example, studies show that women are more likely to take on part-time jobs. This has led to higher rates of job and income loss among women during the pandemic. A similar finding has also been observed among other communities. Racialized people are more likely to have precarious jobs with lower pay than White people. As a result, the pandemic has resulted in a more severe impact among diverse groups, despite similar increases in job loss in both groups. To understand COVID-19's overall impact, researchers checked how it has affected diverse populations. As a start, they looked at the impact COVID-19 had on different communities in Canada and their businesses. This group included women, immigrants, Indigenous people, people with disabilities, and racialized people. The study found that women are more likely to miss work owing to COVID-19 than men. Immigrants faced bigger roadblocks and financial difficulties than Canadian-born persons. The pandemic has also led to severe income loss and layoffs. However, entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds have been hit harder than Canadian firms. Thus, the study found that diverse populations tended to be affected more by COVID-19.
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Why is it important?
The study reveals how COVID-19 has had a more severe impact on different communities. People from diverse groups need more support to recover from the pandemic. The findings of this study can help policymakers develop strategies to support diverse people and their businesses. KEY TAKEAWAY: The findings of this study shed light on the existence of inequalities across populations. They emphasize the need to make more inclusive policies to address the issues of diverse communities and their businesses.
Perspectives
This Research showcases the consequences of covid-19 on organizations, individuals and larger corporate entities. It also emphasis on the threats posed by covid-19 on the health sector on a whole. This is a good Research!
Mr. Samuel Karim
Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology
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This page is a summary of: Differential Impacts during COVID-19 in Canada: A Look at Diverse Individuals and Their Businesses, Canadian Public Policy, October 2020, University of Toronto Press (UTPress),
DOI: 10.3138/cpp.2020-072.
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Resources
How are higher childcare responsibilities affecting female health care workers in the pandemic?
75% of all health care workers (HCWs) are women. As the pandemic continues, HCWs are facing more stress at work. They also must balance this with their increased childcare needs at home.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected nurses’ wellbeing?
Many nurses are suffering from anxiety, depression, and insomnia during the pandemic. Their workplace management should create work environments that support their wellbeing.
How did COVID-19 affect the mental health of nursing staff?
This study shows that nurses are at a higher risk of developing anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated trainings, clear communication among hospital staff, and solid plans to reduce stress can improve their mental health significantly.
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