Mentor/s
Dr. Rui Liu
Participation Type
Poster
Abstract
The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), took the world by surprise with its alarming rate of spread and devastating consequences. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people faced serious challenges, including the deteriorating health of infected loved ones, economic struggles, and political and social unrest. The origin of the first reported cases of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, coupled with racial references to the virus as the “Chinese virus” or “Kung Flu,” fueled the rise of anti-Asian sentiment and xenophobia in the United States. Anger, fear, and social media influence have further led to negative stereotyping, discrimination, and hate towards people of Asian descent. Asian American communities are heavily affected by negative sentiments and hate-related incidents. However, the impact of COVID-19-related anti-Asian discrimination on the health of Asian Americans has not been clearly explored. This study aims to review existing evidence on the impact of COVID-19-related discrimination on mental health outcomes among Asian Americans. The summarized research suggests the need to tailor public health interventions and community-based programs to help bring more awareness, healing, and support to the Asian American community.
College and Major available
College of Health Professions, Health Science
Location
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
Start Day/Time
4-29-2022 1:00 PM
End Day/Time
4-29-2022 4:00 PM
Prize Categories
Best Multidisciplinary Research or Collaboration, Most Scholarly Impact or Potential, Most Creative
The Racial Impact of COVID-19 on Asian Americans' Mental Health
Digital Commons & West Campus West Building
The emergence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), took the world by surprise with its alarming rate of spread and devastating consequences. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people faced serious challenges, including the deteriorating health of infected loved ones, economic struggles, and political and social unrest. The origin of the first reported cases of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, coupled with racial references to the virus as the “Chinese virus” or “Kung Flu,” fueled the rise of anti-Asian sentiment and xenophobia in the United States. Anger, fear, and social media influence have further led to negative stereotyping, discrimination, and hate towards people of Asian descent. Asian American communities are heavily affected by negative sentiments and hate-related incidents. However, the impact of COVID-19-related anti-Asian discrimination on the health of Asian Americans has not been clearly explored. This study aims to review existing evidence on the impact of COVID-19-related discrimination on mental health outcomes among Asian Americans. The summarized research suggests the need to tailor public health interventions and community-based programs to help bring more awareness, healing, and support to the Asian American community.
Students' Information
Health Science Major
Psychology Minor
Pre-OT track
Class of 2022
Honorable mention, Dean's Prize: College of Health Professions 2022 award.