Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019
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Date of Graduation
12-13-2019
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Department
Department of Health Sciences
Advisor(s)
Christina K. Lam
Abstract
Cultural competence has been investigated extensively in nursing education to better prepare nurses to care for individuals of diverse backgrounds. While developing cultural competence is important to address individual care needs, it may not address the social and structural factors that influence health. Structural competency describes the ability to assess not only cultural factors that affect health disparities, but also structural inequalities and stigmas that can alter a patient’s presenting symptoms and risk for certain diseases.
Recommended Citation
Del Gallo, Elle J., "Assessment of Structural Competency in Baccalaureate Nursing Students: A Descriptive Study" (2019). Senior Honors Projects, 2010-2019. 735.
https://commons.lib.jmu.edu/honors201019/735
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