The Increasing Vulnerability of South Asians in Canada during the Covid-19 Pandemic
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15475698 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tijhiana Rose Thobani (University of Waterloo), Zahid A Butt (0000-0002-2486-4781, University of Waterloo, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 2786-2786 |
| Publication date | 2022-02-27 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1661-7827 • E-ISSN: 1660-4601 |
| Publisher | Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (PUBLISHER • CH) |
| DOI | 10.3390/ijerph19052786 |
| PMID | 35270477 |
| OpenAlex | W4214515243 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 6 |
Canadian South Asians are being economically, socially, politically, and culturally impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. There is currently a gap in the literature on the unique challenges faced by this specific group of individuals. People of color and ethnic minorities are being homogenized in the media and throughout the literature when addressing populations disproportionally impacted by the current situation. This commentary aims to add a new perspective to the current literature by specifically exploring factors that may contribute to the high rates of COVID-19 among South Asian communities in Canada. Another goal is to highlight the importance of providing tailored support and attention for this community and the negative consequences if this is not correctly done. Factors such as overrepresentation in essential work and financial instability are discussed. Pre-existing health conditions among South Asians such as diabetes, hypertension, anxiety, and mood disorder are considered, as well as how the history of these conditions within this population elevates the risk of severe health complications. This commentary presents suggestions for addressing this gap in research, as well as directions for future public health initiatives and policies
Anxiety · Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 · Development economics · Disease · Economic growth · Economics · Environmental health · Ethnic group · Geography · Pandemic · Political science · Population · Psychiatry · Public health · Vulnerability (computing · COVID-19 and Mental Health · Health disparities and outcomes · Long-Term Effects of COVID-19 · Medicine · Nursing · Psychology
| Unique citing works | 2 |
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| Citations per year | 0,67 |
| Citation span | 2023 - 2025 (3) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |