Cultural humility among nursing students in a multicultural setting

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Nursing Studies
• Cultural Competence Research

Background:

• The paradigm in healthcare is shifting from cultural competence to cultural humility.
• This shift is critical for nursing students, especially in diverse regions like Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey.
• Understanding cultural humility is vital for professional development in multiethnic healthcare settings.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess the current levels of cultural humility among nursing students.
• To explore factors influencing cultural humility in nursing education.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study design was employed.
• Data were collected from nursing students at two universities in Southeastern Anatolia, Turkey.
• The Cultural Humility Scale was utilized for assessment.

Main Results:

• The average score on the Cultural Humility Scale was 70.03±16.01.
• Significant differences in cultural humility scores were observed based on gender, nationality, native language, international experience, and cross-cultural engagement.
• A positive correlation was found between students' perceived importance of cultural diversity in nursing education and their cultural humility scores.

Conclusions:

• Nursing students in culturally diverse environments demonstrate varying degrees of cultural humility.
• Personal background and experiences significantly correlate with cultural humility levels.
• Educational strategies should foster cultural humility among nursing students.