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Examining the Impact of Vaccination, Preexisting Health Issues, and Employment in Healthcare on Socioeconomic Inequalities in COVID-19 Hospitalization: A Mediation Analysis Utilizing Interventional Effect Models

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  • Lisa Cavillot

  • Beatrijs Moerkerke

  • Brecht Devleesschauwer

  • Jinane Ghattas

  • Joris A. F. van Loenhout

  • Laura Van den Borre

  • Niko Speybroeck

  • Tom Loeys

  • Robby De Pauw

  • February 19, 2026

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    COVID-19 disproportionately affects lower socioeconomic groups, highlighting significant social inequalities in health outcomes.

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    Disadvantaged groups face increased exposure and transmission risks due to their essential occupations and living conditions.

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    Vaccination coverage disparities exist, with lower education individuals being less likely to receive vaccinations.

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    Health literacy mediates the relationship between socioeconomic status and severe COVID-19 outcomes.

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    The study aims to analyze the mediating effects of vaccination, health conditions, and health literacy on COVID-19 hospitalization.

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Examining the Impact of Vaccination, Preexisting Health Issues, and Employment in Healthcare on Socioeconomic Inequalities in COVID-19 Hospitalization: A Mediation Analysis Utilizing Interventional Effect Models

  • by Lisa Cavillot, Beatrijs Moerkerke, Brecht Devleesschauwer, Jinane Ghattas, Joris A. F. van Loenhout, Laura Van den Borre, Niko Speybroeck, Tom Loeys, Robby De Pauw

  • February 19, 2026

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