Differences in employment concerns between Hispanic and Caucasian persons with multiple sclerosis: A propensity score matching analysis

Phillip D. Rumrill, Jennifer Sánchez, Jia Rung Wu, Stuart Rumrill, Kanako Iwanaga, Jian Li, Fong Chan

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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the experiences and concerns of Hispanic Americans with multiple sclerosis (MS), especially how their experiences and concerns compare to those of Caucasian Americans with MS. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to examine differences in satisfaction with the overall employment situation between two matched samples of adults with MS, namely, Hispanics and Caucasians. METHODS: Participants in this study responded to a national survey of the employment and community living concerns of people with MS. A propensity score matching (PSM) procedure was used to match participants based on demographic and MS-related variables. RESULTS: A two-sample Hotelling T2 test revealed no statistically significant between-group differences on satisfaction regarding fair treatment in the workplace but between-group differences were observed on satisfaction regarding legal rights and personal-environmental resources related to work. CONCLUSIONS: Implications for future research and clinical practice in rehabilitation counseling in the COVID-19 era are discussed.

Original languageEnglish
Article numberjvr-201115
Pages (from-to)33-42
Number of pages10
JournalJournal of Vocational Rehabilitation
Volume54
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

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Keywords

  • Multiple sclerosis
  • employment concerns
  • race/ethnicity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Rehabilitation
  • Occupational Therapy

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