Posted on October 21, 2022

Experiences of Black and Latinx health care workers in support roles during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study

Research Briefs

Experiences of Black and Latinx health care workers in support roles during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative study

DATE: 10/18/2022
AUDIENCE: Public
TOPIC(S): COVID-19 Health & Treatment, Legal/Policy, RADx-UP Research Findings

In 2020, more people worked in health care support roles than in all health care practitioner and technician jobs (e.g. doctors, nurses, EMTs, lab techs). The findings of this study highlight the critical need for employers to provide targeted programs that provide support, promote healing, reduce burnout, and enhance retention. Health systems need to improve work conditions for those in health care support roles, ensure their well-being, and support their critical roles in communities during this pandemic and future public health emergencies.

Find the original publication here.