Source avec lien : Health & Social Work, (En ligne). 10.1093/hsw/hlac032
La pandémie de COVID-19 a accru la demande de travailleurs sociaux pour fournir des services aux familles et aux communautés qui connaissent des disparités en matière de résultats sanitaires, de soins de santé et d’éducation. En général, les travailleurs sociaux sont à l’avant-garde de la lutte contre les disparités en matière de santé en fournissant des services complets aux groupes les plus défavorisés. Cependant, la rétention du personnel dans la profession est une préoccupation majeure, notamment en raison de la pandémie
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased demand for social workers to provide services for families and communities who experience disparities in health outcomes, healthcare, and education. Generally, social workers are at the forefront of addressing health disparities by providing comprehensive services to the most disadvantaged groups. However, turnover in the profession is a major concern, particularly because of the pandemic. The annual rate of turnover among social workers nationwide during nonpandemic times is 30 percent, with some agencies reporting as much as 65 percent (Chang, 2017). Moreover, there is a shortage of social workers despite the projected need over the next 10 years for growth of 13 percent (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020). These growth figures may be premature, as the number of social workers leaving the field may rise because of added stress caused by the pandemic.