Clinical Cultural Competency and Knowledge of Health Disparities Among Pharmacy Students

To evaluate the level of competency and knowledge about health disparities among third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students at 2 Florida public colleges of pharmacy and to explore the demographic correlates of these variables. A cross-sectional survey study design was used to collect data from...

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Published in:American journal of pharmaceutical education 2012-04, Vol.76 (3), p.40-40, Article 40
Main Authors: Okoro, Olihe N., Odedina, Folakemi T., Reams, Romonia R., Smith, W. Thomas
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Awareness
Clinical Competence
Cross-Sectional Studies
Cultural Characteristics
cultural competence
Cultural Competency
Cultural Diversity
Curriculum
Education, Pharmacy
Ethnic Groups - psychology
Female
Florida
Health care disparities
health disparities
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Health Status Disparities
Humans
Language
Male
Medical students
Prejudice
Professional-Patient Relations
Schools, Pharmacy
student pharmacist
Students, Pharmacy - psychology
Surveys
Surveys and Questionnaires
Young Adult
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Summary:To evaluate the level of competency and knowledge about health disparities among third-year doctor of pharmacy (PharmD) students at 2 Florida public colleges of pharmacy and to explore the demographic correlates of these variables. A cross-sectional survey study design was used to collect data from participants. The students had low health-disparities knowledge and moderate skills in dealing with sociocultural issues and cross-cultural encounters. Speaking a language(s) other than English and having exposure to cultural-competency instruction were the demographic variables found to be most significantly associated with clinical cultural competency and/or knowledge of health disparities. Clinical cultural competency and health-disparities instruction may not be adequately incorporated into the pharmacy school curricula in the institutions studied. Relevant education and training are necessary to enhance cultural competency among pharmacy students.
ISSN:0002-9459
1553-6467
DOI:10.5688/ajpe76340