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Yeonjung Jane Lee1, Jina Chang2, Joonyoung Cho3
1Department of Social Work, Thompson School of Social Work & Public Health, University of Hawai'i, Manoa, Hawaii, USA.
Introduction:
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) older adults experienced discrimination. There is evidence that neighborhood context may play a protective role in mental health outcomes.
Methods:
Using the 2022 California AANHPI Community Needs Survey, multivariate regression models examined associations among discrimination, neighborhood characteristics, and mental health.
Results:
COVID-related discrimination was associated with higher levels of serious psychological distress, while higher levels of neighborhood social cohesion and safety were associated with better mental health outcomes.
Discussion:
These findings highlight the importance of neighborhood factors in promoting AANHPI older adults' mental health.
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