The Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 Cases among Arab Americans

Dallo, Florence J.; Kindratt, Tiffany B; Seaton, Randell; Ruterbusch, Julie J.

doi:10.1007/s40615-022-01298-3

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“…As findings by Dallo et al (2022) revealed the disproportionate number of COVID-19 cases among Arab Americans compared to other racial–ethnic minority groups, including this group in discourse on health disparities is clearly indicated. Future researchers should continue engaging with the Arab American community to understand the reasons for these health disparities and to identify interventions that can alleviate such disparities.…”

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“…As Arab Americans have largely been invisible from public health discourse (Dallo et al, 2022), it is crucial that researchers do not overlook their experiences as doing so will only further limit the availability of adequate interventions for this vulnerable population. The present findings elucidate experiences unique to Arab Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.…”

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“…One group impacted by the effects of cumulative forms of trauma are Arab Americans who experience oppression and discrimination at various macro and microlevels in the United States (Awad et al, 2019), which places them at additional risk for health concerns (Abuelezam, 2020). Compared to other racial groups, Arab Americans reported approximately 2 times more confirmed COVID-19 cases than the non-Hispanic White and Black communities, and 4 times more cases than Asian American communities (Dallo et al, 2022), demonstrating the significance of this health issue among the population. As a minoritized group already impacted by cumulative racial-ethnic trauma, Kira et al (2021a) asserted that the additional burdens brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic signal a need to identify additional forms of coping for Arab populations to navigate this ongoing distress.…”

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Arab American well-being and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atari-Khan,

Rbeiz,

Gerstein

2024

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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Objectives: Like other racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States, discrimination has contributed to health disparities for Arab Americans and placed them at increased risk for health concerns that have only persisted with the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the present study was to identify how the wellbeing of Arab Americans was impacted during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. Method: Using a qualitative approach, we gathered responses from 604 Arab Americans to open-ended questions. Relying on coders and thematic analysis, common patterns were identified in the data. Results: Themes and subthemes that focused on the impact of COVID-19 were identified in the data set. The themes of negative outcomes included depression, interpersonal loss, and anxiety. The theme of positive outcomes included time with family, heightened reflection, and strengthened faith. The theme of challenging adjustments included disrupted routine and change in plans. Conclusions: As Arab Americans in this study reported numerous mental health outcomes due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conclusion that this group warrants attention in the health disparities discourse was further reinforced. The themes discovered in this study can be used to develop culturally relevant health interventions for Arab Americans as a means of beginning to make health care more accessible for this population. Public Significance StatementArab Americans are an underrepresented group in the public health discourse, and this ultimately serves as a mechanism to further reduce their access to culturally relevant health care. As a population that is vulnerable to numerous ongoing stressors, including racial-ethnic trauma and the COVID-19 pandemic, documenting their experiences is imperative in providing health care providers with relevant resources to improve their interventions. The present findings, driven by the voices of 604 Arab Americans, allow us to recognize how the pandemic has impacted the well-being of this population and help us identify sources of coping that can be used to manage ongoing adversity.

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Arab American well-being and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Atari-Khan,

Rbeiz,

Gerstein

2024

Cultural Diversity & Ethnic Minority Psychology

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“…Research on health behaviors especially vaccination trends among MENA population in the US lags as compared to other immigrant and minority groups [21][22][23]. Only a few studies have examined COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Arab Americans [20,24,25,26], with the focus areas primarily being Michigan, Minnesota, California, New York and Virginia as the most frequent research sites for examining MENA health trends [27]. This cross-sectional study aimed at understanding the predictors of COVID-19 vaccination among MENA individuals focused on Harris County and Fort Bend MENA residents.…”

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Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination in a sample of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Houston residents

Atrooz

Majd

Alrousan

et al. 2023

PLOS Glob Public Health

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Background COVID-19 vaccination has averted a significant number of deaths in the United States, but vaccination hesitancy continues to be a problem. Therefore, examining vaccination acceptance and/or hesitancy in local communities is critical. Methods A quantitative survey and a multivariable logistic regression model was utilized to determine predictors of COVID-19 vaccination in Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) origin Houston residents. The outcome of interest was COVID-19 vaccination status (vaccinated versus not vaccinated). Covariates included: demographics, health, and COVID-19 factors. Statistical analyses included SAS version 9.4 at a priori significance level of 0.05. Results The overall vaccine acceptance rate was significantly high in this population subset (N = 366), with 77.60% vaccinated, and 22.40% not vaccinated. MENA individuals with some college degrees were less likely to report vaccination than those with a graduate degree [Odds Ratio (OR): 0.18; 95% Confidence Interval (CI): 0.04, 0.77]. Homeowners were more likely to get vaccinated than renters (OR: 2.58; 95%CI: 1.17, 5.68). Individuals practicing Islamic faith were more likely to get vaccinated than other religious affiliations (OR: 3.26; 95%CI: 1.15, 9.19). Individuals with hypertension were less likely to get vaccinated than those without it (OR: 0.34; 95%CI: 0.13, 0.92), and those with anxiety were more likely to get vaccinated than those without anxiety (OR: 4.23; 95%CI: 1.68, 10.64). Conclusions Health status, education level, financial stability, and religious affiliation are some of the determining factors that potentially influence vaccination acceptance/hesitancy among the MENA community.

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“…Based on previous studies, adults who reported at least 1 of 43 Arab ancestries located in the Middle East or were born in Comoros, Djibouti, or United Arab Emirates were included. 14 - 18 To obtain a more inclusive representation of MENA individuals, we also included individuals who were born in the following MENA countries; Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Turkish, Yemen, Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, Somalia, and Tunisia. Race, ethnicity, place of birth and ancestry were combined to create four categories: US-born non-Hispanic White; foreign-born non-Hispanic White; US-born MENA, and foreign-born MENA.…”

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Disparities in Health Insurance Among Middle Eastern and North African American Children in the US

Dallo,

Brown,

Obembe

et al. 2024

J Prim Care Community Health

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Objective: To estimate and compare the proportion of foreign-born Middle Eastern/North African (MENA) children without health insurance, public, or private insurance to foreign- and US-born White and US-born MENA children. Methods: Using 2000 to 2018 National Health Interview Survey data (N = 311 961 children) and 2015 to 2019 American Community Survey data (n = 1 892 255 children), we ran multivariable logistic regression to test the association between region of birth among non-Hispanic White children (independent variable) and health insurance coverage types (dependent variables). Results: In the NHIS and ACS, foreign-born MENA children had higher odds of being uninsured (NHIS OR = 1.50, 95%CI = 1.10-2.05; ACS OR = 2.11, 95%CI = 1.88-2.37) compared to US-born White children. In the ACS, foreign-born MENA children had 2.11 times higher odds (95%CI = 1.83-2.45) of being uninsured compared to US-born MENA children. Conclusion: Our findings have implications for the health status of foreign-born MENA children, who are currently more likely to be uninsured. Strategies such as interventions to increase health insurance enrollment, updating enrollment forms to capture race, ethnicity, and nativity can aid in identifying and monitoring key disparities among MENA children.

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The Disproportionate Burden of COVID-19 Cases among Arab Americans

Cited by 16 publications

References 23 publications

Arab American well-being and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Arab American well-being and impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination in a sample of Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Houston residents

Disparities in Health Insurance Among Middle Eastern and North African American Children in the US

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