In the early stages of the pandemic, Filipinos made up one third of nurses who died due to COVID-19, though they account for only 4% of the nursing workforce
At the same time in the US, anti-Asian hate spiked 145%
This project aims to illuminate these glaring disparities
Data from Sins of Omission report (National Nurses United, September 2020) and Anti-Asian American Hate Crimes Spike During the Early Stages of the COVID-19 Pandemic in the Journal of interpersonal violence (Han et al., February 2023)
Community Updates
Our research focuses on the well-being of Filipino nurses. Through this project, we aim to elevate their stories and share their experiences.
Dr. Manalang speaking about Filipino nurses from the Virginia Beach area at Georgetown University (Washington DC, January 17, 2023).
Tell us your story!
Are you interested in participating? We are looking for more Filipino nurses to share their stories.
Please get in touch with us and a member of our will contact you about scheduling an interview.
Who can participate?
Our study participants are nurses of Filipino descent who worked during the COVID-19 pandemic in one of our recruitment areas. As of July 2024, our sites include the metropolitan areas of Virginia Beach, VA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL, the state of California, and the Philippines.
We also recognize that the global Filipino diaspora includes Filipino nurses in other countries like the United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, and many more. As the capacity of our research team continues to grow, we hope to expand internationally and include additional research sites in the future.
What is the project studying?
Those who are interested and eligible to participate will be interviewed by a member of our research team. The interview will take approximately 30 minutes to an hour and remain anonymous, unless the participant opts in to remain identified.
Interview questions include topics such as religion/faith, COVID-19, anti-Asian hate, stress and coping skills.
