Date
3-21-2025
Department
School of Health Sciences
Degree
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Sciences (PhD)
Chair
Marybeth Mitcham
Keywords
Black Asian Americans, structural racism, ethnography, health equity, resilience, intersectionality, identity
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
Recommended Citation
Bryant, Regina Lee, "The Health Status of Black Asian American Communities: A Qualitative Study on Black Asian Americans under Structural Racism" (2025). Doctoral Dissertations and Projects. 6563.
https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/doctoral/6563
Abstract
The purpose of this ethnographic study was to describe various disparities and obstacles related to health justice, culture, community, identity, resilience, resistance, and well-being of the Black Asian American populations under structural racism within the United States. Data was collected through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and thematic analysis in community settings, including online spaces like the Korean Black Club and the Blasian Facebook groups. These platforms provided insight into shared cultural dynamics and the challenges of navigating dual identities amidst systemic racism. The findings illuminated how structural racism impacted social determinants of health, including economic stability and cultural validation. The study amplified the voices of Black Asian Americans, uncovering mechanisms of resilience and resistance to systemic oppression. Recommendations were offered for policy reforms to promote health equity and social justice for multiracial populations, filling a critical gap in existing research.
