Associations Between Every day and Medical Setting-Based Discrimination and Religious and Sociodemographic Characteristics of Muslim Americans: Findings from a National Survey
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Muslim Americans experience significant discrimination in daily life and healthcare settings. Religiosity and visible religious markers are associated with increased discrimination, while comfort in identifying as Muslim is linked to lower perceived discrimination.
Area Of Science
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Public Health
Background
- Discrimination against minority groups, including Muslim Americans, remains a significant public health concern.
- Understanding the interplay between sociodemographic factors, religiosity, and perceived discrimination is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To investigate the associations between sociodemographic factors, religiosity traits, and perceived discrimination among Muslim Americans.
- To examine discrimination experiences in both everyday life and medical settings.
Main Methods
- A web-based survey was administered to a convenience sample of 1281 English-speaking adult Muslim Americans.
- Validated measures of discrimination and religiosity were utilized.
- Multivariable linear regression models were employed to analyze associations.
Main Results
- Greater perceived everyday discrimination was positively associated with greater discrimination in medical settings.
- Visible religiosity and intrinsic religiosity were linked to higher everyday discrimination.
- Comfort in identifying as Muslim was associated with lower perceived discrimination in both everyday and medical settings.
Conclusions
- Religiosity characteristics significantly influence Muslim Americans' experiences of discrimination.
- Healthcare settings may present unique challenges for Muslim Americans regarding discrimination.
- Interventions should consider the role of religiosity and comfort in self-identification.