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Elaine Jean UAYAN

Elaine Jean UAYAN

University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc., Philippines

Title: Comparison of self-perceived cultural competencies among different levels of student nurses

Biography

Biography: Elaine Jean UAYAN

Abstract

Purpose:  This study aims to compare the self-perceived cultural competencies of different levels of  student nurses according to knowledge, skills and attitude and recommend ways to further improve the cultural competency development in undergraduate course.

Methods: Descriptive comparative design was used to identify, analyze, and explain the differences in the cultural competency in the different year levels of the student nurses.  A total of 207 students participated in the study. The Clinical Cultural Competency Questionnaire of Dr. Robert Like was used to gather needed data.  Descriptive statistics were used to analyze demographic profile, ANOVA was used to analyze to determine differences  among the four year levels and Chi-square  was used to analyze confounding variables that are nominal in nature. The latest SPSS version was used to analyze demographic data.

Results:    The   results   revealed   that   students   were   moderately   culturally   competent   in   terms   of knowledge (3.2) and skills (3.4). But, highly culturally competent with regards to their attitude (3.6) towards providing care to culturally diverse population. Also, students were able to carry out complex activities in a culturally sensitive manner and become more experienced with cross-cultural situations as they move to the next year level. There is no significant difference (0.14; 0.52) between the level of cultural competencies among students in all levels with regards to knowledge and skills; but there is a significant difference (3.6) in their level of cultural competencies in terms of attitude

Conclusion:. The study suggest the importance of enhancing cultural competency  is important in the undergraduate level and opportunities for to practice cultural skills is needed for them to provide relevant care to diverse clients.