Ethnic Inequalities in Return to Work Post First Stroke: Findings From a Population-Based Cohort Study in South London.

Key Points

• To investigate the differences in employment outcomes post stroke among various ethnic groups.
• Analyzed data from a population-based cohort study in South London
• Compared employment rates between Black and White stroke survivors at 1 and 5 years after stroke
• Controlled for sociodemographic factors, stroke severity, and health indicators
• Black stroke survivors were approximately 50% less likely to be employed one year after stroke compared to White survivors
• Disparities in employment persisted for up to five years
• Sociodemographic and health factors did not explain the ethnic inequalities observed

Abstract