Differences in Mental Health Status Among Asian Americans During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from the Health, Ethnicity, and Pandemic Study

Purpose: This study aims to explore the differences in mental health status among Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data from the 2020 Health, Ethnicity, and Pandemic (HEAP) Study were used to explore the psychological distress of 2672 adults, using the Standard Kessler Psycholo...

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Published in:Health equity 2022-06, Vol.6 (1), p.448-453
Main Authors: Tiwari, Biplav Babu, Zhang, Donglan “Stacy”
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anxiety
Asian Americans
COVID-19
Minority & ethnic groups
Special Issue: Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Health
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Summary:Purpose: This study aims to explore the differences in mental health status among Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Data from the 2020 Health, Ethnicity, and Pandemic (HEAP) Study were used to explore the psychological distress of 2672 adults, using the Standard Kessler Psychological Distress Scale. Results: We observed that among Asian American subgroups, South Asian Americans had significantly higher odds of experiencing psychological distress than non-Hispanic White Americans (odds ratio = 1.82, 95% confidence interval = 1.00–3.31), after controlling for covariates. Conclusion: The study identified differences in mental health status among Asian American subgroups. We recommend the implementation of culturally appropriate interventions to help Asian Americans cope with mental health challenges.
ISSN:2473-1242
2473-1242
DOI:10.1089/heq.2022.0029