Nehal Harish
Pronouns: She/Her
Research Mentor(s): Tsu-Yin Wu, Director and Professor
Research Mentor School/College/Department: Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing,
Presentation Date: Thursday, April 22, 2021
Session: Session 1 (10am-10:50am)
Breakout Room: Room 5
Presenter: 5
Abstract
Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic, many instances of anti-asian sentiment (discrimination, hate crimes, etc.) have been experienced by Asians in the United States. Such experiences can influence one’s well being (the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy): a huge and overlooked aspect of health. Due to the novelty of this issue, little is known about the depth of the implications these experiences have on one’s well-being, and their inherently behavior; this study aims at looking at the influence of experiencing or viewing such racial instances on protective behaviors carried out by Asians Americans. Protective behaviors can be operationalized as behaviors that ensure one’s feeling of safety. The study utilized an online survey in a convenience sample. The final study results will provide data to verify hypotheses that if there are positive correlations between experiencing or viewing COVID-19 related discrimination and the likelihood of carrying out protective behaviors. The information will provide insight about racism and its association on protective behaviors. The results can better assist in developing mitigation strategies that are tailored to individual characteristics in hopes of improving one’s overall well-being and ultimately, improving their health.
Authors: Nehal Harish , Tsu-Yin Wu
Research Method: Community Based Research
