Intersectionality and Long Covid: Understanding the Lived Experiences of Ethnic Minority Groups in the United Kingdom.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Long Covid is the patient-preferred term to describe persistent symptoms experienced following an acute Covid-19 infection. The severity and unpredictable nature of long Covid symptoms can affect every aspect of an individual's life. Under-represented groups such as ethnic minorities and lower socio-economic groups are disproportionately affected by long Covid and often face challenges in accessing healthcare and additional support. This study employed an intracategorical intersectionality approach to explore how the diverse experiences of long Covid among people from ethnic minority backgrounds are influenced by complexities like gender and socio-economic factors.

Methods

A secondary analysis of 31 semi-structured interviews with individuals with long Covid fro

SUBMITTER: Lotankar Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12409300 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature