Author:
Raigal-Aran Laia,Roldán-Merino Juan,Martins Teresa,Sequeira Carlos,Ferré-Grau Carme,Belzunegui-Eraso Angel,Sampaio Francisco
Abstract
Background and Purpose:Previous research shows significant benefits resulting from improving culturally competent nursing care. Thus, the purpose of this study was to translate, adapt, and validate the Cultural Competence Assessment (CCA) in a sample of Portuguese nurses.Methods:A psychometric study of the CCA, after translation into European Portuguese, was performed with a snowball sample of 284 nurses. Participants were asked to fill in a sociodemographic questionnaire and the CCA.Results:The four-factor model of the CCA (Portuguese version) exhibited satisfactory indices of fitness without item nine. Cronbach’s alpha was 0.85. Correlations between subscales and the total score scale were strong and statistically significant.Conclusions:These data add to the cultural competence knowledge of nurses to promote better practices and culturally competent care.
Publisher
Springer Publishing Company
Subject
General Medicine,General Nursing
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