Constructing a questionnaire for assessment of awareness and acceptance of diversity in healthcare institutions

Emami, Azita; Safipour, Jalal

doi:10.1186/1472-6963-13-145

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“…Specifically, Cronbach’s alphas were women’s decision-making autonomy (13 items, 0.764); women’s accepting attitude of justified wife-beating (five items with 0.894); physical violence (seven items, 0.876); psychological violence (15 items, 0.925); sexual violence (five items, 0.812); and gender inequitable norm (seven items, 0.867). This tool had a Cronbach’s alpha consistent with other studies with a range of 0.68–0.80,39 higher than 0.80,40 and greater than 0.90 41. Furthermore, this finding is similar to that of a study conducted in Sweden which showed that the Cronbach’s alpha of the VAW assessment tool was higher than the minimum recommended value (>0.70) 42…”

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<p>Adapted tool for the assessment of domestic violence against women in a low-income country setting: a reliability analysis</p>

Semahegn¹,

Torpey²,

Manu³

et al. 2019

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BackgroundOne-in-three women has experienced domestic violence, which is a serious public health problem and a human right violation. Domestic violence is a common life experience among women in Ethiopia. The tool used to assess violence against women (VAW) has not been validated to assess its consistency. Cronbach’s alpha (α, or coefficient alpha) is a measure of internal consistency, or reliability, that is, how closely a set of items are related as a group. Reliability is how well a test measures what it should. Therefore, the aim of this study was to estimate the inter-item correlation (reliability) of the tool adapted from literature.MethodsA community-based study was conducted in Northwestern Ethiopia between November 15, 2017 and December 31, 2017. A total of 1,269 women at their permanent place of residence (specifically at their households) were recruited using the multistage stratified systematic sampling method. A structured questionnaire was adapted from literature. Also, 12 trained female data collectors collected the data using the face-to-face interview method. Data were entered into EpiData 3.1.0 and exported to SPSS 23.0 for analysis. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out to estimate the reliability of the response(s).ResultsOverall, Cronbach’s alpha was higher than the minimum recommended value of 0.70. Cronbach’s alpha for specific sections were 0.764 for women’s decision-making autonomy (13 items); women’s accepting attitude toward justified wife-beating (five items, 0.894); physical violence (seven items, 0.876); psychological violence (15 items, 0.925); sexual violence (five items, 0.812); and inequitable gender-norms (seven items, 0.867).ConclusionThe tool used to assess domestic VAW in Northwestern Ethiopia had a high reliability. Therefore, researchers can adapt the tool and further assess its reliability in other settings to have a common and validated tool to study VAW in a low-income countries.

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<p>Adapted tool for the assessment of domestic violence against women in a low-income country setting: a reliability analysis</p>

Semahegn¹,

Torpey²,

Manu³

et al. 2019

IJWH

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“…In the literature, it has been emphasized that a valid measuring tool is required in order to evaluate the cultural competences of nurses (Emami & Safipour, 2013; Fitzgerald, Cronin, & Campinha-Bacote, 2009). For this purpose, the Nurse Cultural Competence Scale (NCCS) was developed by Perng and Watson (2012) by using the Mokken scale.…”

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Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Nurse Cultural Competence Scale

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“…As a result, it is necessary to create an inclusive and supportive environment without discrimination for every member of society and to protect the health and well-being of individuals (Emami & Safipour, 2013). It is very important to develop the necessary skills for effective interpersonal, interethnic, and intercultural group interactions among university students and to promote values, attitudes, and behaviors that support cultural diversity to ensure the intercultural sensitivity (Bonder et al, 2004).…”

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A look at intercultural sensitivity from the perspective of mindfulness and acceptance of diversity

UYGUR

2022

Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists

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Studies in the literature show that mindfulness provides many benefits to individuals in their academic, social and working life. Although the concept of mindfulness is gradually increasing its use in the intercultural literature, it is seen that there has not been enough empirical research on the role of mindfulness in intercultural relations and the variables related to intercultural relations. One of the intercultural variables is intercultural sensitivity. In today's world, which is getting richer with increasing diversity, it can be said that approaching intercultural sensitivity from the framework of mindfulness will provide a more comprehensive understanding. Acceptance of diversity is one of the variables that are heavily included and emphasized in the culturally sensitive approach processes. Therefore, it is thought that mindfulness and acceptance-based approaches will positively affect intercultural sensitivity. In this study, it was aimed to reveal the roles of mindfulness and acceptance of diversity variables in predicting the intercultural sensitivity levels of university students. The study is a descriptive research in which the correlational survey model was used and the data were collected with the convenience sampling method. After obtaining ethical committee permissions, 336 university students (58.03% female; 41.97% male students) participated voluntarily in the study. Acceptance of Diversity Scale (ADS), Adolescent and Adult Mindfulness Scale (AAMS), Intercultural Sensitivity Scale (ISS), participant information form prepared by the researcher were used as data collection tools. The collected data were analyzed with the SPSS 24.00 statistical package program. Multiple Linear Regression Analysis and Pearson Product Moment Correlation techniques were used in the analyses. The findings revealed that the sub-dimensions of Adolescent and Adult Mindfulness Scale -focus on the present moment, being non-reactive, non-judgmental, self-accepting- and acceptance of diversity explained 33% of intercultural sensitivity level. Also, it was observed that there are positive and significant relationships between intercultural sensitivity and acceptance of diversity, AAMS’ s total score, and AAMS’ s sub-dimensions. As a result, it is a necessity to provide an inclusive and supportive environment free from discrimination for every individual of society and to protect their well-being. In order to foster intercultural sensitivity; it is of great importance to promote mindfulness and acceptance of diversity. Findings were discussed in line with the literature; suggestions were presented to the field practitioners and researchers.

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Constructing a questionnaire for assessment of awareness and acceptance of diversity in healthcare institutions

Cited by 8 publications

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<p>Adapted tool for the assessment of domestic violence against women in a low-income country setting: a reliability analysis</p>

<p>Adapted tool for the assessment of domestic violence against women in a low-income country setting: a reliability analysis</p>

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Nurse Cultural Competence Scale

A look at intercultural sensitivity from the perspective of mindfulness and acceptance of diversity

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