Frontiers in Public Health · 7 authors, 3 centres
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This qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with 27 ethnic Chinese immigrants in the Boston area to explore their experiences of anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. The central finding was that participants reported widespread personal experiences of racism, leading to significant emotional, mental, and physical health effects, and they advocated for more education, community support, and increased allyship.
The study conducted individual semi-structured interviews with 27 ethnic Chinese immigrants in the Greater Boston area between June and September 2021. The aim was to explore the impact of anti-Asian racism during the COVID-19 pandemic. The majority of participants reported personal experiences of anti-Asian racism, ranging from microaggressions to violent attacks. This exposure was associated with emotional, mental, and physical health effects, including fear, anxiety, and isolation. The findings provide cultural context on the trauma faced by this population and suggest that education, community, governmental support, and increased allyship are needed to address the reported health effects.
