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COVID-19-related prejudice toward Asian medical students: A consequence of SARS-CoV-2 fears in Poland #MMPMID32387102
Rzymski P; Nowicki M
J Infect Public Health 2020[Jun]; 13 (6): 873-876 PMID32387102show ga
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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J+Infect+Public+Health 2020 ; 13 (6): 873-876
