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Predisposing Factors of Intercultural Sensitivity Among Nursing Students: A Predictive Correlational Design
Sultan Ayaz-Alkaya1, Joyce Simones2
1Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey.
Summary
Nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Quality
- Intercultural Competence
Background:
- Intercultural sensitivity is crucial for effective healthcare delivery, improving communication and patient satisfaction.
- Understanding factors influencing intercultural sensitivity among nursing students is essential for global health equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare intercultural sensitivity levels of undergraduate nursing students in Turkey and the United States.
- To identify factors predicting intercultural sensitivity in nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A predictive correlational study involved 980 undergraduate nursing students.
- Data were collected using questionnaires and the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale.
Main Results:
- Country of study and second language proficiency significantly predicted intercultural sensitivity.
- No significant interaction was found between student demographics and study location.
Conclusions:
- Nursing students exhibited moderate intercultural sensitivity, lower than previously reported.
- Curricular enhancements, including dedicated intercultural education, are recommended to foster cultural competence in nursing.
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