Date of Award
5-2022
Document Type
Project
Degree Name
Master of Social Work
Department
School of Social Work
First Reader/Committee Chair
Davis, Thomas
Abstract
Racial and ethnic minorities experience disproportionate health outcomes during a pandemic, yet preparedness plans have failed to address the social determinants of health that produce the most severe impact. By examining social workers’ perspectives on the health disparities faced by racial and ethnic minorities during the COVID-19 pandemic, this study provides insight into the ways in which services can be improved in a future health crisis. In this exploratory study, a qualitative approach was utilized where social workers were asked to participate in interviews consisting of open-ended questions. The qualitative data was obtained in the form of interview transcripts, which were reviewed for accuracy, coded for common themes, and evaluated using thematic analysis. The findings explore the ways in which social workers can contribute to a pandemic recovery and promote health equity for ethnic and racial minorities in the future.
Recommended Citation
Viramontes, Alexandra and Salgado, Deserry, "PROMOTING HEALTH EQUITY AMONG RACIAL AND ETHNIC MINORITIES DURING AND AFTER THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC" (2022). Electronic Theses, Projects, and Dissertations. 1341.
https://scholarworks.lib.csusb.edu/etd/1341
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