RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Assessment of Cultural Competence in Pharmacy Students Prior to Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences
JF American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education
JO Am J Pharm Educ
FD American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
SP 7928
DO 10.5688/ajpe7928
VO 85
IS 4
A1 Doroudgar, Shadi
A1 Dang, Baovy
A1 Nguyen, Haiyen
A1 Matsumoto, Rae R.
YR 2021
UL http://www.ajpe.org/content/85/4/7928.abstract
AB Objective. To assess various aspects of cultural competence in second year Doctor of Pharmacy students’ and investigate the relationship between cultural competence and students’ demographics, work experience, and prior education.Methods. A 63-item survey modified from the Clinical Cultural Competency Questionnaire (CCCQ) and comprising four domains (knowledge, skills, encounters or situations, and attitudes towards cultural competency) was administered to second year pharmacy students before they started their advanced pharmacy practice experiences (APPEs). Additional questions regarding their ability to identify and recognize elements of cultural competence were asked. The effects of demographics, work experience, and education on cultural competence also were assessed.Results. Ninety-seven students (86.6%) participated in the study. The majority of participants were Asian, female, and in their late 20s. Most students agreed or strongly agreed that they could identify and recognize elements of cultural competence. However, participants indicated they were only a little or somewhat comfortable when asked questions about knowledge, skills, and comfort. Students indicated they had “quite a bit” of competence regarding attitudes towards other cultures. Previous cultural diversity training in undergraduate studies and pharmacy school were associated with higher scores on the modified CCCQ.Conclusion. The findings emphasize the importance of schools providing training in the didactic and experiential portion of the pharmacy curriculum to increase pharmacy students’ knowledge, skills, comfort, and attitudes towards other cultures.