Promoting a Diverse Workforce in Sonography

Woldemariam, Mulubrhan M.

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“…Attaining greater diversity in the sonography workforce can greatly contribute to advancing cultural competency and improving patient satisfaction, and ultimately, health outcomes for minority patients. 12 Health care providers who share culture, language, and traditions with the patients they serve can more easily obtain important information regarding patients’ medical history and modify the examination to suit specific needs of that patient. In addition, they tend to understand better the historical events that have affected minority groups.…”

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Are New York City Sonographers a Diverse Group? Exploring Diversity and Perceptions Related to Culture Among the City’s Sonography Clinicians and Educators

Struk,

Donawa,

Irving

2023

Journal of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Objective: The objective of the study is to explore diversity and perceptions related to culture among New York City sonography clinicians and educators and determine whether this specific workforce is keeping pace with the changing demographics of the city population. Materials and Methods: An 18-question survey, which addressed demographics, work environment, and perceptions about diversity and inclusion in the workplace, was disseminated to sonography educators and hospitals in the five boroughs of New York City. Results: A total of 112 sonographers responded and 50% were White/Caucasian, 34.16% represented Asian/Pacific Islander (17.5%), Black/African American (10.83%), Hispanic/Latino (5%), and Native American/Alaskan Native (0.83%) populations, as well as 15.83% preferred not to respond. Most sonographers identified their gender as female. The 21 to 30 years age group was the least represented, and the age group 31 to 51+ years represented over three-quarters of the workforce. Most respondents worked with culturally diverse staff and were satisfied with their work environment. However, the Black/African American group showed the lowest average satisfaction score, and their responses were the least positive. Conclusion: In this cohort of respondents, Black/African, Hispanic, and Native American ethnicities were underrepresented compared with the city’s reported diverse population. Consequently, new programs and initiatives should be considered to increase ethnic and racial inclusivity, to respond to the needs of citizens of New York City.

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Section: The Importance Of Diversity and Cultural Competence Among So...mentioning

confidence: 99%