Sağlık Bilimleri Öğrencilerinin Kültürlerarası Duyarlılıkları Üzerine Tanımlayıcı Bir Araştırma

Abstract

Aim: This research was conducted to determine the intercultural sensitivity levels of Çukurova University Faculty of Health Sciences, Midwifery and Nursing Department students.Method: The research was designed in a descriptive type, and the data were collected between 2 May and 10 June 2018. The sample of the study consisted of 1184 students who volunteered to participate in the study and filled out the forms completely. Data were collected using the socio-demographic data form and the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale developed by Chen and Starosta.Results: 78.9% of the participants were nursing students, 21.1% were midwifery students, and 75.7% were women. The rate of those living in the Mediterranean region was 83.3%, the rate of those living in the city center was 58.8%, and the rate of those who evaluated their economic status as medium was calculated as 69.4%. It was determined that the total mean score of the Intercultural Sensitivity Scale of the students participating in the study was 88.79±14.28. When the mean scores of the sub-dimensions of the scale are examined, the mean score of "responsibility in interaction" is 26.11±4.94, the mean score of "respecting cultural differences" is 23.32±4.37, the mean score of "self-confidence in interaction is 17.06±3.57, the mean score of "enjoying interaction" is 11.13±2.29 and " It was determined that the mean score of “being careful in interaction” was 11.18±2.29. When the scale scores of the students were examined according to the socio-demographic data, it was found that the total scores of intercultural sensitivity of midwifery students, female students, those who lived in villages for a long time, and those who went abroad were statistically significantly higher (p≤0.05). It was determined that the students' age, class, economic situation, geographical region where they grew up, receiving intercultural training in midwifery and nursing, serving patients from different cultures, and choosing the profession willingly did not affect the level of intercultural sensitivity.Conclusion: It was determined that the students participating in the study had a moderate level of intercultural sensitivity according to the scale evaluation. In order to increase the intercultural sensitivity levels of health sciences students, it is recommended to carry out studies on knowing a foreign language and gaining foreign experience during their education years.

Determination of nursing students’ levels of cultural awareness, intercultural sensitivity, and their perspectives on culturally sensitive nursing care

“…It was found that students exhibit above average intercultural sensitivity levels, which is in line with other studies conducted in Türkiye (Akca & Ayaz-Alkaya, 2023;Alıcı, 2021;Baksi et al, 2019;Bilgiç & Şahin, 2019;Hergül et al, 2022;Kılıç & Sevinç, 2018;Yiğit et al, 2021;Yalçın & Öztürk, 2022;Yurttaş & Aras, 2020). However, it should be noted that studies in other countries have reported higher levels of intercultural sensitivity and cultural awareness among nursing students when compared to Türkiye (Ličen, Karnjuš, & Prosen, 2021;Muslu & Tuzcu, 2022;Thornton, 2017).…”

“…These students paid the most attention to communication, the least attention to entertainment/social activities concerning specific characteristics during the care of patients from different cultures, and they faced the most difficulties in the area of communication. Similar studies have reported that nurses and nursing students experience difficulties in providing care to patients from different cultures (Çal et al, 2022;Stanley et al, 2014;Yalçın & Öztürk, 2022;Yılmaz et al, 2017;Yiğit et al, 2021).…”