DOI: 10.36347/sjahss.2022.v10i09.005

Pages: 424-433

The Filipinos in America are an at-risk group during the pandemic not only because of their exposure as health care workers but also due to the intersections of various factors like economic insecurity, pre-existing health conditions, a lack of health insurance, and the fact that tens of thousands of undocumented Filipinos. Also, Filipinos faced Asian hate during the pandemic. All the circumstances Filipinos in America faced amid the pandemic can contribute to perceived stress. Filipinos are also known to have good coping skills despite the adversities in life. However, not many studies specifically represent Filipino-Americans but rather Asian Americans collectively. This study sought to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on Filipinos' perceived stress and coping strategies in America. Using a descriptive inferential research design, this study revealed that the COVID-19 pandemic influenced the level of perceived stress and the coping strategies of the respondents. Also, it showed that there was a significant relationship between the respondents' profile and their level of perceived stress and coping strategies. The findings of this study can contribute to the development of Filipinos' knowledge-based mental health status in America. Also, this can be used for delivering effective treatment programs for Filipinos in America by different healthcare professionals.