http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/keyword/coronavirus Inquiries Journal provides undergraduate and graduate students around the world a platform for the wide dissemination of academic work over a range of core disciplines. en-us Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:40:36 -0400 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:40:36 -0400 http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1786/combating-xenophobia-in-the-covid-19-pandemic-the-importance-of-health-literacy By Sunshine Joyce A. Batasin - A global pandemic is often characterized by an abundance of information, the race for a vaccine, and a focus on preventing others from contracting the disease. However, the socio-cultural ramifications of such an event are oftentimes overlooked. Groups become stigmatized and targeted due to the spread of xenophobia –– the fear and dislike of foreign others –– and the ability to interpret information to make accurate health choices becomes difficult. An increase in health literacy –– the ability to understand and apply health information –– can help... Tue, 14 Jul 2020 09:05 EDT http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1786/combating-xenophobia-in-the-covid-19-pandemic-the-importance-of-health-literacy