title: Outcomes of an International Audiology Service-Learning Study-Abroad Program.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of this study was to evaluate students' academic and civic learning, with particular interest in cultural competence, gained through participation in the Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences in Zambia study-abroad program.
  
  
  METHODS
  Twelve female students participated in the program. Quantitative data collected included pre- and postprogram administration of the Public Affairs Scale (Levesque-Bristol & Cornelius-White, 2012) to measure changes in participants' civic learning. Qualitative data included journals, end-of-program reflection papers, videos, and researcher field notes. Feedback was also obtained from community-partner organizations via a questionnaire and rating scale.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Comparison of the pre- and postprogram Public Affairs Scale data showed a significant increase in cultural competence and a marginal increase in community engagement at the conclusion of the program. Qualitative data showed that participants' cultural awareness was increased, they benefited from hands-on learning, and they experienced a variety of emotions and emotional and personal growth.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results show that a short-term study-abroad program with a service-learning component can be a mechanism for students to enhance academic and civic learning, specifically cultural competence and clinical skills. Sustainability of programs is a challenge that needs to be addressed.
authors.forename: Lata A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Krishnan
authors.forename: K Andrew R
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Richards
authors.forename: Jennifer M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Simpson
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001298:Audiology / Q000193:education*; D002983:Clinical Competence; D054521:Cultural Competency; D003479:Curriculum; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D015397:Program Evaluation; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012946:Social Welfare; D013334:Students; D055815:Young Adult; D015024:Zambia