Physician Assistant Students' Perceptions of Cultural Competence in Providing Care to Diverse Populations

The Journal of Physician Assistant Education : the Official Journal of the Physician Assistant Education Association
Erin L Sherer, John P Allegrante

Abstract

To determine physician assistant (PA) students' perceived levels of preparedness to treat patients from culturally diverse backgrounds. An online survey with quantitative and qualitative components was distributed to students at 8 PA programs in different geographic locations of the United States. The survey used a modified version of the previously validated Self-Assessment of Perceived Level of Cultural Competence Questionnaire and evaluated PA students' knowledge, skills, encounters, attitudes, awareness, and abilities regarding cultural competence, as well as students' evaluation of these components of their education. Descriptive statistics were generated using SPSS software, and qualitative findings were analyzed for common themes. PA students rated their attitudes, awareness, and abilities about cultural competence as significantly greater than their cultural knowledge, skills, and encounters. Second-year students and racial minority students reported higher personal ratings for levels of cultural competence. Most PA students reported being well prepared (39%) or moderately prepared (46%), compared to those who did not feel at all prepared (15%). Students indicated that specific classes focusing on cultural topics, discu...Continue Reading

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