Associations between Everyday and Major Discrimination and Health Status among a Diverse National Sample of Asian Ethnic Subgroups.

Abstract Purpose We examined the association between major and everyday discrimination and selfrated health among a national sample of ten Asian subgroups, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Hmong, Cambodians, Pakistanis, Indians, Bangladeshis, Japanese, Filipinos, and Koreans. Methods We used data from the 2016 National Asian American Survey (n=4427). Logistic regression analyses were conducted to explore the association between major and everyday discrimination and self-rated health among ten Asian ethnic subgroups, controlling for relevant sociodemographic factors. Results Findings showed that major discrimination was associated with higher odds of poorer self-rated health among Asians. Subgroup analyses revealed that encounters with major discrimination were associated with poorer self-rated health among Vietnamese, Filipinos, Cambodians, and Hmong. Everyday discrimination was associated with poorer self-rated health only among Hmong. Conclusion Overall, the negative health consequences of everyday and major discrimination vary among Asian ethnic subgroups. Targeting certain forms of discrimination facing specific Asian ethnic groups is needed to reduce their risk of adverse health outcomes.