Cultural humility and working with marginalized populations in developing countries

Population health needs in developing countries are great and countries are scaling up health professional education to meet these needs. Marginalized populations, in particular, are vulnerable to poor health and health care. This paper presents a culturally appropriate diversity training program de...

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Published in:Global health promotion 2015-03, Vol.22 (1), p.52-59
Main Authors: Kools, Susan, Chimwaza, Angela, Macha, Swebby
Format: Article
Language:English
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Cultural Competency - education
Cultural Diversity
Developing Countries
Global Health - education
Global Health - manpower
Global Health - standards
Health care
Health services
Health Status Disparities
Healthcare Disparities - economics
Healthcare Disparities - ethnology
Humans
International Educational Exchange
Malawi
Marginalized people
Medical personnel
Needs Assessment
Professional-Patient Relations
San Francisco
Socioeconomic Factors
Training
Vulnerable Populations
Zambia
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Summary:Population health needs in developing countries are great and countries are scaling up health professional education to meet these needs. Marginalized populations, in particular, are vulnerable to poor health and health care. This paper presents a culturally appropriate diversity training program delivered to Global Health Fellows who are educators and leaders in health professions in Malawi and Zambia. The purpose of this interprofessional education experience was to promote culturally competent and humble care for marginalized populations.
ISSN:1757-9759
1757-9767
DOI:10.1177/1757975914528728