Cultural Awareness and Transcultural Midwifery Course Views of Midwifery Students Studying in Immigrant- Populated Regions: A Descriptive Study

Authors : Ezgi Dirgar, Soner Berşe, Betül Tosun, Ayla Yava

Pages : 390-397

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Designed as a descriptive study aimed to assess the transcultural awareness and opinions regarding the transcultural midwifery course among senior midwifery students in a region densely populated with immigrants. It focused on senior midwifery students (N=146) enrolled in the Transcultural Midwifery course at a state university in the Southeastern Anatolia Region of Turkey, a region known for its significant immigrant population; the sample consisted of 121 midwifery students. Data were collected online in the classroom setting using the Student Introductory Information Form, Opinions on the Transcultural Midwifery Course Information Form, and the Transcultural Awareness Scale. The study adhered to the Declaration of Helsinki and STROBE writing standards. Participants had an average age of 22.85±1.70 years, with 92.6% having provided care to patients from diverse cultures, and 81% reported challenges in caring for these individuals. The average total score on the Transcultural Awareness Scale was 17.66±4.08. Students with a family history of immigration (p=.037) and those with international experiences (p=.031) showed higher levels of transcultural awareness. Students who faced difficulties in providing care to patients from different cultures scored higher on the Transcultural Awareness Scale total (p=.016) and the sub-scale of Cultural Communication Awareness (p=.001) compared to those who did not encounter such difficulties. The study found that transcultural awareness among the students was at a good level, particularly higher among students with an immigrant family background, international experience, and those who encountered challenges in caring for individuals from different cultures.
Keywords : Kültürlerarası farkındalık, Kültürel yeterlilik, Sağlık bakım eğitimi, Kültürlerarası iletişim, Sağlık bakımında kültürel çeşitlilik

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