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Addressing Anti-Asian Racism, Stabilizing U.S. Rivalries, the Debt-Ceiling Fight: RAND Weekly Recap
This weekly recap focuses on countering anti-Asian racism, the instability of U.S. rivalries with Russia and China, the rise in extremist online activity, and more.
Dec 3, 2021
News Release
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism Requires Gathering Better Information About the AAPI Community and Its Needs
The recent rise of anti-Asian attacks across the United States has galvanized the community to build newfound alliances and resilience, with advocates working to increase reporting of hate incidents and developing strategies to fight anti-Asian racism.
Nov 30, 2021
Report
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism in the Era of COVID-19
Public anxiety and fear during the pandemic and negative rhetoric by politicians triggered the current wave of anti-Asian hate. It has galvanized the community to build newfound alliances and resilience. Advocates are working to increase reporting of hate incidents and develop strategies to fight anti-Asian racism.
Nov 30, 2021
Q&A
Addressing Anti-Asian Racism: Q&A with Lu Dong and Jennifer Bouey
Lu Dong, Jennifer Bouey, and their RAND colleagues are working to examine how Asian American and Pacific Islander communities are responding to the surge in hate against their communities, and how research can help.
Sep 8, 2021
Commentary
Australian and U.S. Military Health Professionals Can Help Address Pacific Island Needs
Australia and the United States can combine their military health capabilities to help improve the long-term health security of Pacific island countries. These partnerships should be carefully planned and focus on enduring engagement.
May 5, 2021
Journal Article
Structural Factors Affecting Asians and Pacific Islanders in Community-Based Substance Use Treatment: Treatment Provider Perspectives
Asians and Pacific Islanders are most likely to enter substance use treatment through court mandates, underscoring the need for preventive outreach before they are involved with the criminal justice system.
Jan 16, 2018
Journal Article
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Medicare Beneficiaries' Carecoordination Experiences
Hispanic, black, and Asian/Pacific Islander Medicare beneficiaries are more likely to have gaps in their care coordination than their non-Hispanic white peers.
Jul 25, 2016
Journal Article
Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Medicare Part D Experiences
Racial/ethnic minorities report more difficulties in getting drugs and needed information through Medicare's Part D program. However, quality improvement efforts may reduce these disparities in beneficiary experience with prescription drug coverage.
Oct 29, 2012
Journal Article
Access to Medical Care Reported by Asians and Pacific Islanders in a West Coast Physician Group Association
Studies need to clarify why Asians were more vulnerable to access problems examined than other ethnic groups that might experience similar barriers.
Jan 1, 2000
Report
The Sexual Practices of Asian and Pacific Islander High School Students
This article describes the sexual behaviors, beliefs, and attitudes of Asian and Pacific Islander California high school students and compares them to other racial/ethnic groups.
Jan 1, 1998