Influential Factors Associated With Nursing Students' Cultural Competence

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Introduction: This study aimed to understand the impact of nursing students' nursing professionalism, adjustment to college life, satisfaction with a major, and communication skills on cultural competence to develop future nursing education in a diversified and connected global world. Methodology: A descriptive correlational study was conducted on undergraduate nursing students at two Korean cities in 2019. Data from 177 students were analyzed via Pearson's correlation and hierarchical regression analyses using SPSS version 25.0. Results: Health care issue awareness, nursing professionalism, and adjustment to college life significantly affected cultural competence, with an explanatory power of 26% (F = 11.73, p < .001). Discussion: This study strengthens the cultural competence of nursing students and presents key factors for caring for patients across various cultural backgrounds. Future-oriented integrated education and systematic curriculum based on factors influencing cultural competence should be prepared and provided.

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