Unveiling the Impact: A Scoping Review of the COVID-19 Pandemic's Effects on Low-Income Populations in Canada.

Authors

Menna Komeiha, Iryna Artyukh, Oluwasegun J Ogundele, Q Jane Zhao, Notisha Massaquoi, Sharon Straus, Fahad Razak, Benita Hosseini, Azza Eissa, Mathieu Isabel, Andrew D Pinto

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Journal of health care for the poor and underserved. Volume 37. Issue 1. Pages 44-72.

Abstract

This scoping review examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on low-income populations in Canada.
We conducted the scoping review using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology and adhered to the PRISMA-ScR guidelines for reporting. The review included studies focusing on generally healthy, low-income populations residing in Canada. The definition of low income varied among the included articles.
A total of 7,054 citations were screened, resulting in six peer-reviewed studies selected for data extraction and analysis. The grey literature search produced ten reports that were included. Findings resulted in three categories: (1) COVID-19 morbidity and mortality rates, (2) impact on mental health, and (3) impact on social determinants of health.
Urgent policy interventions are needed to mitigate the negative impacts of future health care crises on low-income individuals. Implementing livable wage mandates and paid sick leave policies could facilitate equitable recovery.

PMID:
42766504
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 22 Sep 2026.

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