The experiences of UK-Chinese individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic: A qualitative interview study.

ABSTRACT: Infectious disease outbreaks have historically been associated with stigmatisation towards minority groups, specifically those associated with the geographical region that the disease was first identified. We aimed to investigate how the emerging COVID-19 pandemic was experienced by UK-resident individuals of Chinese ethnicity: how their perceived cultural and ethnic identity influenced their experiences, and how early insights into the pandemic in China influenced attitudes and behaviours. We undertook in-depth semi-structured interviews with individuals who self-identified as UK-Chinese. Participants were recruited from three cities in the UK. Interviews were undertaken over the telephone between 9th April 2020 and 16th July 2020. Interviews were digitally recorded and transcribed verbat

SUBMITTER: Al-Talib M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9844865 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature