Experiences with COVID-19 economic relief measures among low-wage worker families: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Economic stability is a core social determinant of health and a necessary condition for maintaining food security, housing stability, and both physical and mental health. Using a qualitative approach, we identified barriers, facilitators, and participant perceptions about utilizing these relief measures. This study aimed to understand experiences with COVID-19 economic relief measures among low-wage worker households with children during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

The study conducted semi-structured qualitative interviews from low-wage workers in households with children in two U.S. cities in 2022 (n = 40). The sample was recruited from a larger study which included survey measures of demographics and receipt or utilization of a range of relief measures with b

SUBMITTER: Caspi CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11606178 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature