Factors Influencing Cultural Competency of Maternal Newborn Nurses
Author Information
Author(s): Lee Semi, Choi Hyunkyung
Primary Institution: Kyungpook National University
Hypothesis
Do individual or organizational factors influence cultural competency of maternal newborn nurses?
Conclusion
Multicultural attitudes and intercultural communicative competency are significant individual factors contributing to the cultural competency of nurses in women’s hospitals.
Supporting Evidence
- Multicultural attitudes accounted for 49.8% of the variance in cultural competency.
- Intercultural communicative competency was also a significant predictor of cultural competency.
- Participants with overseas travel experience demonstrated higher cultural competency.
Takeaway
Nurses who understand and accept different cultures are better at caring for pregnant women from various backgrounds.
Methodology
A cross-sectional correlational study design was used with structured self-report questionnaires.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported measures and the exclusion of nurses in administrative roles.
Limitations
The study used convenience sampling from specific regions, which may limit the generalizability of the results.
Participant Demographics
Participants were nurses from five women’s hospitals in South Korea, with an average age of 37.15 years, predominantly married, and mostly holding an associate degree.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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