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• Title: Cultural Adaptability of Dental Hygiene Students in the United States: A Pilot Study (Research)
• Author : Journal of Dental Hygiene
• Release Date : January 01, 2004
• Genre: Health & Fitness,Books,Health, Mind & Body,
• Pages : * pages
• Size : 227 KB

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Introduction Over the past decade, health care leaders in the United States (U.S.) have identified the need to develop culturally competent health care providers for a rapidly growing multicultural nation. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the population totaled 281,421,906 and was more culturally diverse than ever. The predictions for the 21st century include an increasing growth of diverse ethnic and racial populations in small cities, the Asian population to be the fastest growing, and the Hispanic population to be the largest minority group in the U.S. (1) Changing demographics augment the demand for oral health care professionals with cross-cultural competence to communicate, educate, and treat all patients successfully. Culturally bound beliefs concerning wellness, illness, and treatment affect the outcome of professional care. (2,3) Furthermore, the lack of cross-cultural competent care can lead to invalid diagnosis and miscommunication, resulting in barriers to optimal care for culturally diverse patients. (3)

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