COVID-19-related prejudice toward Asian medical students: A consequence of SARS-CoV-2 fears in Poland.
J Infect Public Health
; 13(6): 873-876, 2020 Jun.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-228672
ABSTRACT
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 has triggered global panic. We have conducted an anonymous online survey of Asian medical students in Poland to assess whether they experience any form of prejudice related to the ongoing pandemic. As demonstrated, the COVID-19 outbreak had triggered xenophobic reactions toward students of Asian-origin (n=85) before the first SARS-CoV-2 case was confirmed in Poland. Facing prejudice, including discrimination related to COVID-19, may add to feelings of isolation of students of Asian origin who study abroad, and affect career development, especially for students. We recommend that universities should proactively develop policies that support students, faculty, and staff affected by discriminatory behavior both during the current outbreak and in the future. However, preventing such behaviors should also be enforced by national authorities.
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International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Pneumonia, Viral
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Prejudice
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Students, Medical
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Coronavirus Infections
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Asian People
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Xenophobia
Type of study:
Observational study
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Randomized controlled trials
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Young adult
Country/Region as subject:
Europa
Language:
English
Journal:
J Infect Public Health
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
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Public Health
Year:
2020
Document Type:
Article
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