Cultural Competence for Working With Refugee Women in Situations of Violence: Theoretical Reflection for Care
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective: to reflect on the contribution of using a Cultural Competence Framework by health professionals in providing care for refugee women in situations of violence. Method: a reflective study which considered the theoretical model of the Conceptual Framework of Cultural Competence by Balcazar et al., which was developed to work with ethnic minorities with physical disabilities. We suggest the possibilities of incorporating this theoretical model into nursing and health in order to develop better care that respects and supports refugee women in situations of violence. Results: regarding the existing model, it is understood that the construct of Cultural Awareness needs to be juxtaposed with the desire to engage by the professional to begin the process of becoming culturally competent in order to work with refugee women in situations of violence. The article reflects on the necessary adaptation of current healthcare models, and discusses dimensions that are considered necessary for Culturally Competent Care. These dimensions consist of Universal and Equitable Care, Cultural Care, Contextual Care and Single Care between the professional and the patient. Conclusion: when cultural competence is understood in its entirety or achieved, it can be called Cultural Intelligence, since cultural thinking and acting will be aligned. These reflections theoretically contribute to the existing Cultural Competence model, and to future researchers who seek evidence of culturally competent procedures and practices to work with women in situations of refuge and violence, demonstrating understanding and respect for population diversity.
Source: Texto & Contexto - Enfermagem
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $138
OpenAlex ID: W4404245887