Racial and ethnic minority disparities in COVID-19 related health, health beliefs and behaviors, and well-being among students.
J Am Coll Health
; : 1-7, 2021 Mar 24.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-2236376
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
The purpose of this study was to examine undergraduate racial/ethnic disparities in physical, mental, behavioral, and psychosocial COVID-19 impacts.Participants:
In May 2020, 403 undergraduates (74% women; Mage = 20.4; 65% White, 19% Asian, 10% Latinx, 6% Black) were recruited.Methods:
Participants completed a survey 2 months after their university switched to remote instruction due to COVID-19.Results:
15.2% reported either COVID-19 diagnosis or perceived symptoms, but there were no racial/ethnic disparities in this health outcome. Latinx and Asian students experienced higher COVID-19 related threat and negative beliefs than White students. Asian students experienced more discrimination and Latinx students experienced greater economic impacts. There were no differences in mental health or health behaviors.Conclusion:
Results suggest that psychosocial impacts of a pandemic on undergraduate students vary by race/ethnicity, although mental health responses may be more universal. Implications for how colleges and universities can best serve student needs are discussed.
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MEDLINE
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Language:
English
Journal:
J Am Coll Health
Year:
2021
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
07448481.2021.1890606
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