Latina adolescents' perspectives on relationships.
CONCLUSION: The results revealed important information that may be used to tailor health promotion interventions for Latina/o youth.
PMID: 30005463 [PubMed] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Culture of oppression in african-americans with heart failure.
This study attempts to explain how culture contributes to the lack of successful management of heart failure among African-Americans using the framework of Hofstede's cultural dimensions of power distance and individualism.
PMID: 30005464 [PubMed] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Nandi traditional healers: sentinels in an underserved environment.
NANDI TRADITIONAL HEALERS: SENTINELS IN AN UNDERSERVED ENVIRONMENT.
J Cult Divers. 2016 Winter;23(4):144-150
Authors: Ziegler CC, Lauderdale J
Abstract
Project Purpose: Discuss the healing practices and expressions as well as any perceived barriers to practice of traditional Nandi healers working as specialized herbalists (three) and midwife (one) in a rural community in Western Kenya.
METHODOLOGY: This Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) project used qualitative approaches including individual recorded interviews conducted in private in a community in rural western Kenya,...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Exploring healthcare perspectives of burmese chin refugees.
The objective of this study was to understand the Burmese Chin refugees' experiences with and perspectives on the United States healthcare system. Using a mixed-methods study design, a survey was distributed and focus groups were conducted. Thirty-seven surveys were completed. Five major themes emerged from the focus group discussions: time, language barriers, relationships with healthcare providers, traditional medicine, and adolescents'roles in their community. Refugee healthcare perspectives give health providers insights on how to work towards providing culturally appropriate care.
PMID: 30005466 [PubMed] (Sour...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
The perceptions and reflections on racial/ethnicity diversity in outdoor recreation.
THE PERCEPTIONS AND REFLECTIONS ON RACIAL/ETHNICITY DIVERSITY IN OUTDOOR RECREATION.
J Cult Divers. 2016 Winter;23(4):158-164
Authors: Lee K, Mowatt R, Goff K, Novotny C, Rivin A, Walter A
Abstract
The collaborative, student-led research team was concerned with race and ethnic diversity in outdoor recreation and explored this issue by interviewing outdoor instructors. Video action research and pedagogy was used based on characteristics of critical thinking, research, reflection, and social justice. The result indicate the disparity of outdoor recreation participation and factors c...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Revisiting "the invisible culture of the multiracial, multiethnic individual: a transcultural imperative".
This article offers commentary about the past and present with thought-provoking questions for future direction regarding "The Invisible Culture of the Multiracial, Multiethnic Individual: A Transcultural Imperative." The commentary revisits and reminds readers about the 2001 article on the same topic, quickly brings them to the reality of the present, and challenges nurses and other professionals to dismantle disparities through cultural congruent care that focuses on making the invisible culture visible.
PMID: 30005512 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
The invisible culture of the multiracial, multiethnic individual: a transcultural imperative (reprint from 2001).
THE INVISIBLE CULTURE OF THE MULTIRACIAL, MULTIETHNIC INDIVIDUAL: A TRANSCULTURAL IMPERATIVE (REPRINT FROM 2001).
J Cult Divers. 2017 Spring;24(1):6-10
Authors: Jeffreys MR, Zoucha R
Abstract
The main purpose of this introauctory article is to evoKe professional awareness, spark interest, stimulate thought, and disseminate information concerning multiracial, multiethnic (multiple heritage) individuals within the United States. General background information, terms, definitions, ethno-historical influences, practice implications, and current issues will be highlighted. Areasforfurt...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Immigrant children in the context of multicultural early childhood education.
IMMIGRANT CHILDREN IN THE CONTEXT OF MULTICULTURAL EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.
J Cult Divers. 2017 Spring;24(1):13-19
Authors: Guo K
Abstract
In a multicultural country, such as New Zealand, multicultural education has become the subject of early childhood polices and research. Increased national and international attention towards minority rights has resulted in the development and implementation of multicultural practice for realizing quality early childhood education for children and families of diverse cultural backgrounds. The study addressed in this paper set out to examine t...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Enhancing culturally competent nursing care in saudi arabia.
This study examined the cultural competence of expatriate nurses using self-reported individual assessment tool, and evaluated if there was an improvement after the educational training provided by nurse educators. Utilizing the Individual Assessment of Cultural Competence tool, questionnaires were administered to nurses (n=584) before the educational training and six months thereafter. A response rate of 90% was obtained. The data revealed that there was no significant difference between pre-test mean score and post-test mean score, (p-value=0.488). However, nurses' self-reported cultural competence was improved, (mean po...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - July 16, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Retraction: The cultural gap delivering health care services to Arab American populations in the United States.
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PMID: 29878731 [PubMed] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - June 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
A brief overview of the history of american indian nurses.
A BRIEF OVERVIEW OF THE HISTORY OF AMERICAN INDIAN NURSES.
J Cult Divers. 2016 Fall;23(3):79-90
Authors: Charbonneau-Dahlen B, Crow K
Abstract
This historical overview is a compilation of information from multiple archival sources; it provides a perspective of the course of events contributing to the present nursing shortage among American Indians. The review begins in the late 1800s by identifying educational assimilation efforts, the role offield nurses and field matrons in introducing Western healthcare to American Indians,followed by examples of American Indian nursing program...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
A comparison of teaching methods building cultural competency informed by contact theory.
This study examines students' levels of cultural competency before and after taking three different semester-long courses dealing with diversity and cultural competence with each course representing a different teaching methodology. A new 20-item survey, designed for students across disciplines, was used to measure cultural competency among 226 students from the fall of2012 to the spring of2 015. Differences were examined between scores before and after taking each class, as well as differences between classes. There were significant improvements in all three groups, and a significant difference between two of the three cl...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Cultural nursing androgogies with foreign-educated physicians enrolled in bsn to msn program.
This article reports both traditional and innovative technology-based teaching strategies that increased cultural competencies in nursing students in a BSNIMSN program for foreign-educated physicians. The Inventory for Assessing the Process of/Cultural Competency among Healthcare Professionals-Revised, was used at the beginning and at the end of the program. Cultural simulation scenarios and critical-reflection essay were some of the strategies used. The program prepared culturally competent advanced practice nurses while creating a smooth transition for the students to adapt to and acculturate into the cultures of the Uni...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Planning for diversity: evaluation of a volunteer disaster response program.
This article presents an evaluation of one response organization attempting to diversify its volunteer base geographically, ethnically, and linguistically, to better serve disaster survivors. Drawing on interviews with program leadership, the results, highlight two needs: 1) clear communication about the definition and rationale of diversity throughout the organization and 2) implementation of volunteer recruitment methods to address these goals.
PMID: 29694752 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity)
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
Patient engagement and meaningful use: assessing the impact of the ehr incentive program on cultural competence in healthcare.
PATIENT ENGAGEMENT AND MEANINGFUL USE: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF THE EHR INCENTIVE PROGRAM ON CULTURAL COMPETENCE IN HEALTHCARE.
J Cult Divers. 2016 Fall;23(3):114-120
Authors: Watters A, Bergstrom A, Sandefer R
Abstract
This paper examines the importance and increasing need for health care practitioners to develop cultural competence in an effort to engage patients in their care to minimize the health disparities that are found in predominately ethnic minority populations. Although Meaningful Use requires data collection related to race and ethnicity, there is no evidence to suppor...
Source: Journal of Cultural Diversity - April 28, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: J Cult Divers Source Type: research
