{"title":"Nurse/Midwife Health Communication Competencies and Transcultural Effectiveness in Family Health Centers in Türkiye.","authors":"Atiye Türker, Şule Ecevit Alpar","doi":"10.1177/10436596251316228","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596251316228","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nurses and midwives in family health centers play a critical role in maintaining effective communication with patients, especially those from diverse cultural backgrounds. This study aimed to explore the health communication competencies of these health care professionals and their impact on intercultural effectiveness.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This cross-sectional study was conducted with 61 midwives and 54 nurses working in 34 family health centers. Data were collected using A Demographic Form, Communication Competence Scale, and Intercultural Effectiveness Scale.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>Regression analysis identified a significant relationship between communication competence and intercultural effectiveness (<i>F</i> = 14.218; <i>p</i> = .000 < .050). In total, 93.6% of the participants experience language barriers during the care process.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Given that language barriers are identified as the greatest challenge, it is essential to provide short-term translator support and long-term language education to address this issue effectively. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to improve communication competencies, which are crucial for providing culturally competent care in diverse settings.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"447-458"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143442473","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Patricia Isoline Del S Gomez Aguilar, Jenifer J Thomas, Antonio V Yam Sosa, Ligia Maria Rosado Alcocer, Saydi Paloma Santoyo Fuentes
{"title":"Type 2 Diabetes Self-Care in Oxcutzcab, Yucatan, Mexico: The Role of Mental Health.","authors":"Patricia Isoline Del S Gomez Aguilar, Jenifer J Thomas, Antonio V Yam Sosa, Ligia Maria Rosado Alcocer, Saydi Paloma Santoyo Fuentes","doi":"10.1177/10436596251323579","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596251323579","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Understanding mental health in the context of type 2 diabetes self-care behaviors may lead to improvements in disease prognosis, overall well-being, and delivery of services. The purpose of this study was to understand differences in adherence to type 2 diabetes treatment among individuals who report anxiety, anger, and depression.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Questionnaires were administered to 111 individuals with type 2 diabetes in Oxcutzcab, Yucatan, Mexico. Participants completed the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2, the Beck Depression Inventory, and the Scale of Adherence to Diabetes Mellitus Type 2 Treatment.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Independent-samples <i>t</i>-test was used to determine mean differences in mental health variables for adherence to treatment variables. Overall, reported levels of anxiety, anger, and depression differed for certain adherence-related behaviors and experiences.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Our results indicate the importance of mental health assessment and support as part of the type 2 diabetes disease management process in Yucatan.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"438-446"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143659567","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Griselle Batista, Rick Zoucha, Alison M Colbert, Yovanska Duarté-Vélez
{"title":"Understanding Cultural Values and Beliefs of Puerto Ricans Regarding Suicide and Suicide Prevention: An Ethnonursing Study.","authors":"Griselle Batista, Rick Zoucha, Alison M Colbert, Yovanska Duarté-Vélez","doi":"10.1177/10436596241297978","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596241297978","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Suicide is a Latinx leading cause of death. A deeper understanding of the cultural factors that can inform suicide prevention efforts among specific Latinx subgroups, such as Puerto Ricans, is needed. This study aimed to explore the cultural values and beliefs of Puerto Rican adults pertaining to suicide and its prevention.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>The Ethnonursing Research Method, a qualitative approach, was used for this study. Semi-structured interviews were conducted via Zoom with 27 Puerto Rican adults in the U.S. Southwest. Data were analyzed using Leininger's four phases of data analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three major themes were abstracted: (a) family should play a central role in suicide prevention, (b) a concern for what people will say or think can influence help-seeking, and (c) suicide prevention includes the provision of care that fosters <i>confianza</i> (relational trust, safe space).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Culture care values, such as confianza and familismo, must inform suicide prevention efforts and stigma campaigns targeting Puerto Rican communities in the U.S. mainland.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"394-403"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142787498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stewardship of Peer Reviewers to Advance Science and Knowledge.","authors":"Mei Rosemary Fu","doi":"10.1177/10436596251345667","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596251345667","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"349-350"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144217406","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Anna Nguyen, Valerie Eschiti, Zsolt Nagykaldi, Thanh C Bui, Uyen-Sa Nguyen, Tam Nguyen, Angelina P Nguyen, Joyce Tow, Kathleen Dwyer
{"title":"Cultural Adaptation of an mHealth Intervention for Diabetes Self-Management: An Ecological Validity Model Approach.","authors":"Anna Nguyen, Valerie Eschiti, Zsolt Nagykaldi, Thanh C Bui, Uyen-Sa Nguyen, Tam Nguyen, Angelina P Nguyen, Joyce Tow, Kathleen Dwyer","doi":"10.1177/10436596251321466","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596251321466","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>It is essential to adapt mobile health (mHealth) interventions to cultural contexts of target populations to enhance acceptance and effectiveness. This paper describes the translation and cultural adaptation process of an mHealth intervention to educate and support diabetes self-management among U.S. Vietnamese.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>Eight essential dimensions of the Ecological Validity Model (EVM) guided the adaptation and emphasized culturally appropriate educational content and social contexts.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>By applying the EVM framework, cultural norms, values, and preferences of U.S. Vietnamese were aligned with the intervention.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Through a systematic process employing the EVM, it was demonstrated that an mHealth intervention was culturally adapted among U.S. Vietnamese for diabetes self-management. Further research is needed to determine if this process is effective for other chronic conditions or other U.S. Asian groups. The EVM may serve as a valuable framework for transcultural nurses to adapt mHealth interventions for research, practice, and education.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"459-466"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143606808","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Mediating Role of Compassion in the Relationship Between Nurses' Ethnocultural Empathy and Cultural Sensitivity: Structural Equation Model Analysis.","authors":"Rahime Aydin Er, Tuba Yilmaz Bulut, Funda Erol","doi":"10.1177/10436596241304369","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596241304369","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Nurses must possess the capacity for compassionate care and exhibit empathy to promote culturally competent care. This research investigated the mediating role of compassion in the relationship between ethnocultural empathy and intercultural sensitivity among nurses.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study was conducted at a hospital that provides health care services to refugees. In total, 125 nurses were recruited through the simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using a personal form and three scales. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS23 and AMOS24.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nurses' cultural sensitivity positively influenced their compassion competence and ethnocultural empathy. Compassion competence did not function as a full mediator in the relationship between intercultural sensitivity and ethnocultural empathy.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>This study revealed that exposure to different cultures contributed to compassion competence, ethnocultural empathy, and cultural sensitivity skills in nurses. Cultural competence is a critical component of nursing care; therefore, it should be developed through curriculum revisions and a sensitive and supportive discussion of experiences.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"363-372"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12179406/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142967307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Retaining a Multicultural Nursing Workforce: A Self-Determination Theory Perspective.","authors":"Princess Villamin, Violeta Lopez, Deependra Kaji Thapa, Michelle Cleary","doi":"10.1177/10436596251318027","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596251318027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The increased globalization of nurses has prompted organizations to explore innovative strategies to retain their workforce. However, due to cultural variations and increased workforce diversity, a one-size-fits-all retention strategy may not be effective.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>In this paper, we discuss nurse migration and retention to identify points of intersection and possible theories that can be applied.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nurse migration and retention share a common motivation thread, indicating that a motivation theory could effectively integrate both concepts. Self-determination theory (SDT) is particularly relevant as it suggests that the needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness influence motivation and retention and that these are universal, transcending cultural boundaries.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Addressing migrant nurse retention is crucial. The continued international recruitment poses a threat, as any intake by host countries further depletes the already scarce pool of nurses in some source countries. The perspective offered by the SDT may prove instrumental in developing effective strategies for retaining migrant nurses.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"352-362"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12179400/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143426480","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Social Capital and Community Empowerment.","authors":"Dula F Pacquiao","doi":"10.1177/10436596251343990","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596251343990","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"351"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144250525","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cultural Competence of Vietnamese Undergraduate Nursing Students and Influencing Factors.","authors":"Thi Minh Thanh Nguyen, Jieun Kim, Soong-Nang Jang","doi":"10.1177/10436596241301744","DOIUrl":"10.1177/10436596241301744","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cultural competence is essential for nurses to enhance the quality of care and reduce care inequity in diverse cultures. Throughout the world, populations are resettling to different regions for various reasons, necessitating the importance of teaching cultural skills to nursing students. This study determined the cultural competence of Vietnamese undergraduate nursing students and the factors influencing cultural competence.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The cross-sectional study was performed with 169 undergraduate nursing students in Vietnam. Data on cultural competence, measured by the Nurse Cultural Competence Scale (NCCS), empathy, and self-efficacy was collected. Multiple regression analysis examined the factors influencing cultural competency.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A positive relationship was found between self-efficacy and cultural competence (β = 0.47, <i>p</i> < .001), between empathy and self-efficacy (<i>p</i> < .001), and a negative relationship between ethnicity and empathy (<i>p</i> < .05).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Improving undergraduate nursing students' cultural competency is essential in education programs; cultural competency training focuses on strengthening self-efficacy and empathy.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"429-437"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142792571","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Cultural Development of Nursing in St. Kitts and Nevis.","authors":"Raiden Gaul, Audrey Snyder, Matti Smith","doi":"10.1177/10436596251337061","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1177/10436596251337061","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The nurses in St. Kitts and Nevis, an independent island nation in the Caribbean, overcame oppression to implement strategic health reforms that significantly improved health outcomes. This research was conducted to gain a greater understanding of how this never-before-studied population of nurses from a historically marginalized community have overcome oppression to provide effective, culturally congruent care.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This research was conducted using interpretive phenomenological and historical methods. Forty-five in-depth interviews, observations, and analyses of out-of-print historical documents were collected on-site in St. Kitts and Nevis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The research revealed significant themes regarding the impact of African heritage, history of oppression, gender roles, and the British System of Nursing on current nursing practices in St. Kitts and Nevis.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Findings from this study may provide insight into how nurses can provide more culturally congruent care among traditionally marginalized, diverse communities in geographically isolated low-resource communities.</p>","PeriodicalId":49969,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Transcultural Nursing","volume":" ","pages":"10436596251337061"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2025-06-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144530760","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}