Knowledge Attitude and Awareness Regarding Cultural Competence among Dental Students Providing Healthcare Services
Abstract
“Cultural competence is necessary for dental students to provide qualified, skillful, and effective patient care in diverse healthcare settings in India. This study aims to assess the level of cultural competence among dental students and explore its relationship with their clinical performance. A method of combining surveys was made to collect data from dental students. The results explains about the significant gaps in cultural knowledge, awareness, and skills among dental students, which can impact their ability to deliver culturally sensitive care. This study will specifically increase the importance of integrating cultural competence education into dental treatments, enabling students to provide high-quality care that respects all the diverse backgrounds and needs of patients.”
Aim: To assess awareness regarding cultural competence among undergraduate Dental students.
Objectives
To assess awareness about the cultural competence among undergraduate Dental students based on age.
To Assess awareness about the cultural competence among undergraduate Dental students based on gender.
To assess awareness about the cultural competence among undergraduate Dental students based on year of study.
Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted among dental students (III, IV, Interns) using an offline paper print was designed and distributed to students in order to fill out Descriptive studies, and chi-square tests were calculated using SPSS version.
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