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  • Cultural Competence in Health
  • Health Equity

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  • Multicultural societies necessitate diverse research perspectives.
  • Current health research often overlooks minority ethnic group viewpoints.
  • There is a gap in promoting cultural competence among health researchers.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the need for culturally competent health researchers.
  • To propose a model for developing culturally competent researchers.
  • To integrate cultural competence into all research stages.

Main Methods:

  • A snapshot review of nursing research textbooks was conducted.
  • Textbooks were analyzed for the promotion of culturally competent research.
  • An existing model of culturally competent healthcare practice was adapted.

Main Results:

  • Textbooks inadequately addressed cultural competence in research.
  • A model for developing culturally competent researchers was proposed.
  • The model includes cultural awareness, knowledge, sensitivity, and competence.

Conclusions:

  • Culturally competent researchers are essential for valid research and practice.
  • The proposed model encompasses culture-generic and culture-specific competence.
  • Developing culturally competent researchers supports health policy on diversity and equity.