A Rapid Assessment of the Impact of COVID-19 on Asian Americans: Cross-Sectional Survey Study

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This article details the work of the Asian Health Services (AHS), a Federally Qualified Health Center located in Alameda County, California. In May 2020, AHS sought to document the experiences and needs of the Asian American community they serve through a cross-sectional survey. The surveys were available in English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, traditional Chinese, and Korean. Results display the diverse needs of the Asian American community, including issues with access to testing, anti-Asian discrimination, and language barriers offer several barriers to this community. Survey questions included in the article.

Resource Details

  • Population: Asian
  • Topics of Practice: Outreach/ Education/ Communications
  • Outcomes of Interest: Advancing Racial Equity
  • Level of Evidence: Promising
  • Tools or Materials Included in Resource: Yes
  • Social Determinants of Health: Education Access and Quality|Healthcare Access and Quality|Neighborhood and Built Environment|Social and Community Context
  • Outside of US: No