COVID-19 and Precarious Employment: Consequences of the Evolving Crisis

Matilla-Santander, Núria; Ahonen, Emily Q.; Albin, María; Baron, Sherry; Bolíbar, Mireia; Bosmans, Kim; Burström, Bo; Cuervo, Isabel; Davis, Leonard G.; Gunn, Virginia; Håkansta, Carin; Hemmingsson, Tomas; Hogstedt, Christer; Jönsson, Johanna; Julià, Mireia; Kjellberg, Katarina; Kreshpaj, Bertina; Lewchuk, Wayne; Muntañer, Carles; O’Campo, Patricia; Orellana, Cecilia; Östergren, Per Olof; Padrosa, Eva; Ruiz, Marisol E.; Vanroelen, Christophe; Vignola, Emilia; Vives, Alejandra; Wegman, David H.; Bodin, Theo

doi:10.1177/0020731420986694

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“…7 In contrast, there was no significant association with suicidal ideation in gender among full-time employees in this study, whereas suicidal ideation longitudinally increased among women. The literature 8,9 reported that women who were employed part-time or unemployed may be more affected by COVID-19, but they were not part of our sample. Future monitoring may be worthwhile for the female population, who are more likely to be affected by COVID-19.…”

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Increased suicidal ideation in the COVID-19 pandemic: an employee cohort in Japan

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Objectives This study investigated the change in suicidal ideation and its risk factors among employees. A longitudinal cohort study was conducted, starting with the baseline online survey in March 2020 (T1), followed by May (T2), and August (T3). The change in suicidal ideation from T2 to T3 and relevant factors associated with suicidal ideation at T3 were examined. Suicidal ideation significantly increased between May and August 2020 among females, younger (under 39 years old), highly educated population, and those without pre-existing mental health conditions. Factors significantly associated with suicidal ideation were younger age, suicidal ideation at T2, and with pre-existing mental health conditions. Loneliness at T2 showed a significant association with suicidal ideation, if adjusting those without pre-existing mental health conditions. National and community support is needed to target people who are likely to be left behind, such as young people and those with pre-existing mental health conditions, in the pandemic. Method A longitudinal study was conducted with a cohort of full-time employees, starting with the baseline online survey in March 2020 (time point 1), followed by May (time point 2) and August (time point 3). The change in suicidal ideation from time point 2 to 3, and relevant factors associated with suicidal ideation at time point 3, were examined. Results Suicidal ideation significantly increased between time points 2 and 3 among women, younger people (aged <39 years), those who were highly educated and those without pre-existing mental health conditions. Factors significantly associated with suicidal ideation were younger age, suicidal ideation at time point 2 and pre-existing mental health conditions. Loneliness at time point 2 showed a significant association with suicidal ideation when adjusting for those without pre-existing mental health conditions. Conclusions National and community support is needed to target people who are likely to be left behind, such as young people, those with pre-existing mental health conditions and those experiencing loneliness, in the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Increased suicidal ideation in the COVID-19 pandemic: an employee cohort in Japan

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“…In promoting the mental well-being of young adults, and reducing future burden of mental illness, this study has identified a range of relevant risk and protective factors. Foremost, advocating for job security is important for promoting mental well-being and preventing mental illness for young adults [ 69 ]. While other research has highlighted the mental health impacts of unemployment and job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 14 , 25 ], our study extends this literature and demonstrates the mental health risks of precarious employment.…”

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Mental Health of Young Australians during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Roles of Employment Precarity, Screen Time, and Contact with Nature

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Rumbold

Kedzior

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The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is widely understood to have contributed to mental health problems. In Australia, young people (18–24 years) have been disproportionately affected. To date, research has predominantly focused on the presence or absence of mental illness symptoms, while aspects of mental well-being have been overlooked. We aimed to explore associations between potential risk and protective factors and mental health more comprehensively, using the Complete State Model of Mental Health. An online survey of 1004 young Australians (55% female; M age = 21.23) was undertaken. Assessment of both mental illness and mental well-being enabled participants to be cross-classified into four mental health states. Those with ‘Floundering’ (13%) or ‘Struggling’ (47.5%) mental health reported symptoms of mental illness; a ‘Languishing’ group (25.5%) did not report symptoms of mental illness but mental well-being was compromised relative to those who were ‘Flourishing’ (14%) with high mental well-being. Multinomial logistic regressions were used to examine associations, adjusting for socio-demographic confounders. Protective factors associated with Flourishing mental health included being in secure employment, using screen time to connect with others, and reporting high levels of hope. Both incidental and purposive contact with nature were also associated with Flourishing, while a lack of green/bluespace within walking distance was associated with Languishing, absence of outdoor residential space was associated with Floundering, and lower neighbourhood greenness was associated with all three suboptimal mental health states. Precarious employment, financial stress, living alone, reporting decreased screen time during lockdowns, lower levels of hope, and high disruption of core beliefs were also associated with Struggling and Floundering mental health. Those who were Languishing reported somewhat less hardship and little disruption to core beliefs, but lower levels of hope compared to young people who were Flourishing. This study highlights that young adults require dedicated mental health services to deal with current burden, but should also be supported through a range of preventive strategies which target mental health risk factors, like precarious employment, and enhance protective factors, such as urban green infrastructure.

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“…The global coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disrupted economies across the world, disproportionately threatening the livelihoods of people working in the informal sector with low-wage jobs [ 1 ]. These include sex workers, who are further marginalized due to the criminalization of sex work [ 2 ].…”

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Potential reduction in female sex workers’ risk of contracting HIV during coronavirus disease 2019

Machingura

Chabata

Busza

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Female sex workers’ livelihoods in Zimbabwe have been severely impacted by the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic due to closure of entertainment venues. Competition over fewer clients has reduced ability to negotiate condom use. At the same time as partner numbers have decreased, frequency of reported condomless sex has not increased, suggesting potential reduction in overall HIV and sexually transmitted infection risk and an opportunity for programmes to reach sex workers with holistic social and economic support and prevention services.

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COVID-19 and Precarious Employment: Consequences of the Evolving Crisis

Cited by 68 publications

References 8 publications

Increased suicidal ideation in the COVID-19 pandemic: an employee cohort in Japan

Increased suicidal ideation in the COVID-19 pandemic: an employee cohort in Japan

Mental Health of Young Australians during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Exploring the Roles of Employment Precarity, Screen Time, and Contact with Nature

Potential reduction in female sex workers’ risk of contracting HIV during coronavirus disease 2019

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