• J Nurs Scholarsh · Jan 2005

    Multicenter Study

    Cultural competence among Ontario and Michigan healthcare providers.

    • Stephanie Myers Schim, Ardith Z Doorenbos, and Nagesh N Borse.
    • College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. s.schim@wayne.edu
    • J Nurs Scholarsh. 2005 Jan 1;37(4):354-60.

    PurposeTo examine variables associated with cultural competence among urban, hospital-based healthcare providers in Ontario (Canada) and Michigan (US).Design And SampleA cross-sectional descriptive design with a convenience sample of hospital-based providers was used. The sample was 145 providers (n=71 Ontario; n=74 Michigan).MethodsProviders completed a survey which included the Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) instrument. Regression analysis was used to examine associations.FindingsProviders with diversity training and higher levels of educational attainment scored significantly higher on cultural awareness and sensitivity and on cultural competence behaviors.ConclusionsVariables significantly associated with cultural competence included prior training in cultural competency and higher educational attainment among both Ontario and Michigan healthcare providers.

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