In a new study involving interviews of people with long COVID, researchers describe how the prolonged illness has affected not only patients’ job status, but also their overall well-being.
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COVID-19-induced financial hardships reveal mental health struggles
Economic researchers at the University of South Australia have examined the mental health effects on people who experienced financial setbacks during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic Increases Employment Disruptions Due to Childcare Insecurity
A study published in JAMA Pediatrics shows how frequently childcare insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic occurred and the effect it had on parental job loss.
Working from home, job loss due to pandemic increasing sedentary time
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed how and where we work and for many it’s left them out of work. In two separate studies, researchers examined levels of physical activity and hours spent sitting as well as in front of…
New Survey: Food Insecurity in Vermont Has Risen 33% During Pandemic
Food insecurity in Vermont has increased by one-third during the coronavirus pandemic, according to a new survey. The increase was strongly correlated with employment status. Among food insecure Vermonters, two-thirds had experienced job losses or work disruptions during the pandemic.