Title

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

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

1-1-2021

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.

DOI

10.3233/JVR-201115

Publication Title

Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation

Volume Number

54

Issue Number

1

First Page

33

Last Page

42

ISSN

10522263

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