Discrimination and Quality of Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Experiences of Racial/Ethnic Minority Nursing Staff in the United States.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

This study aimed to investigate U.S. minority nursing staff's discrimination experiences and the association of such experiences and other critical factors with their quality of life (QoL) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Background

Racial/ethnic minority nursing staff are at a higher risk of developing unfavorable health outcomes associated with race-based and related discrimination.

Methods

Minority nursing staff were recruited through a professional network. An online survey, consisting of validated measures, was used to assess perceived discrimination, fear of COVID-19, perceived risk of contracting COVID-19, resilience, social support, and QoL. We used the chi-square test, ANOVA, and path analysis to compare racial/ethnic group differences and variables associat

SUBMITTER: Chen AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12005127 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature