The effect of character and values on Ugandan adaptation to America

The purpose of this qualitative study was to gain insight into the cultural characteristics and values of Ugandan immigrants, and how those values affected their adaptation to America, while filling a gap in nursing literature for population-specific data. This exploratory study included 8 Ugandan immigrants in the sample. Data came from open-ended tape-recorded interviews, notes on secondary informants, and participant observation. Data analysis identified 8 values, and noted the impact of their character and values on immigrants bicultural adaptation. The implications for nursing include ways to honor Ugandans' values and enhance professional relationships.