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Area of Science:

  • Global Health
  • Nursing Education
  • Cultural Competency

Background:

  • Study abroad programs offer exposure to diverse settings and cultures for nursing scholars.
  • Global health initiatives can be influenced by colonial practices, potentially harming host communities.
  • There's a need to address unacknowledged privileges and colonial impacts in international health education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To reflect on lessons learned from study abroad experiences.
  • To propose strategies for decolonizing global health practices.
  • To promote cultural safety and humility in international collaborations.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative case study approach.
  • Virtual discussions among authors reviewing study abroad programs.
  • Reflective analysis of shared experiences and observations.

Main Results:

  • Study abroad provides growth opportunities but risks causing harm due to unacknowledged privilege and colonial legacies.
  • Lack of understanding regarding colonialism's impact can lead to inequitable relationships with local providers.
  • Recognizing and addressing visiting scholars' privileges is crucial for positive international experiences.

Conclusions:

  • Decolonizing global health education requires critical self-reflection on privilege and power dynamics.
  • Strategies for cultural safety and humility are essential for ethical international nursing practice.
  • Equitable and respectful global health partnerships necessitate understanding and mitigating colonial influences.