This study examined longitudinal data by multiple regression analyses to determine personal and institutional characteristics associated with students' openness to diverse perspectives. Students' openness was positively associated with (a) feeling that the university was committed to diversity issues, (b) taking diversity courses, and (c) interacting with students of a different racial or ethnic group. Among students of color, openness was significantly predicted by (a) the racial diversity of students' friendship group, (b) feeling that the university supported ethnic and religious support networks, and (c) taking diversity courses. Among White students, the unique predictor was interacting with students of a different race at informal social events.
The perceived benefits of influenza vaccination are an important factor in vaccine uptake for both doctors and medical students in Hong Kong, and should be reinforced in the professional training.
This study explored the influences of a racially biased incident targeting Asian students at a compositionally diverse public research institution on the U.S. West coast after an unplanned incident that occurred during data collection of the Diverse Learning Environments survey. This occurrence created a unique opportunity to explore how 2 cohorts of students (before and after incident) respond to campus culture and climate indicators. General linear models (GLM) were utilized to take into account changes in overall perceptions of campus culture and climate among multiple racial groups. Specific attention was given to comparing students from the targeted group (Asian students) and nontargeted groups pre-and post-incident to gauge the direct and indirect effects on the broader campus community. Statistically significant differences in reports of negative cross-racial interactions and conversations across differences suggest unfavorable secondary effects of racially biased incidents on Black students' perceptions of climate. Results also revealed that indicators of campus culture appeared to be less affected by a single incident, whereas climate indicators were more malleable. Results highlight implications for institutional responses and future research to support targeted and nontargeted students of racially biased incidents.
Purpose: Various tools have been utilized for cultural competency training in residency programs, including cultural standardized patient examinations. However, it is unknown whether residents feel the training they received has a long-term impact on how they care for patients. The purpose of this study was to assess whether surgical residents who participated in a cultural standardized patient examination view the experience as beneficial.Methods: Surgical residents who completed a standardized patient examination from Fall 2009 to Spring 2015 were asked to complete a 13-question survey assessing the following: (1) did participants feel prepared when dealing with patients from different cultural backgrounds, (2) did they feel the standardized patient experience was beneficial or improved their ability to care for patients, and (3) did they perceive that cultural competence was important when dealing with patients.Results: Sixty current/former residents were asked to participate and 24 (40%) completed the survey. All agreed cross-cultural skills were important and almost all reported daily interaction with patients from different cultural backgrounds. Sixteen participants (67%) reported the cultural standardized patient examination aided their ability to care for culturally dissimilar patients, and 13 (54%) said the training helped improve their communication skills with patients. Thirteen (54%) reported they would participate in another cultural standardized patient examination.Conclusion: Development of effective cultural competency training remains challenging. This study provides some preliminary results that demonstrate the potential lasting impact of cultural competency training. Participants found the skills gained from cultural standardized patient examinations helpful.
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