Cultural competence among Ontario and Michigan healthcare providers.
OBJECTIVE
To examine variables associated with cultural competence among urban, hospital-based healthcare providers in Ontario (Canada) and Michigan (US).


METHODS
A cross-sectional descriptive design with a convenience sample of hospital-based providers was used. The sample was 145 providers (n=71 Ontario; n=74 Michigan).


METHODS
Providers completed a survey which included the Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) instrument. Regression analysis was used to examine associations.


RESULTS
Providers with diversity training and higher levels of educational attainment scored significantly higher on cultural awareness and sensitivity and on cultural competence behaviors.


CONCLUSIONS
Variables significantly associated with cultural competence included prior training in cultural competency and higher educational attainment among both Ontario and Michigan healthcare providers.
Schim
Stephanie Myers
SM
College of Nursing, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48202, USA. s.schim@wayne.edu
Doorenbos
Ardith Z
AZ
Borse
Nagesh N
NN
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D004493:Education; D006801:Humans; D008824:Michigan; D008875:Middle Aged; D015999:Multivariate Analysis; D009864:Ontario; D010564:Personnel, Hospital / Q000193:education; D011361:Professional Competence; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D012044:Regression Analysis