Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study explored the representation of diverse skin tones within the core content of NP education. Teaching photographs were defined as images of human skin to be used to educate. Surveys assessed student perceptions within the courses and were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Out of 408 teaching images, 75 depicted skin of color (18.4%) with Fitzpatrick types IV-VI. Twenty percent of students were dissatisfied with the level of skin of color representation within their teaching materials. There is a significant underrepresentation of individuals with darker skin tones in this institution's NP 3Ps (pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical assessment) course content.
Authors: Justin Lyon, Annabelle Huntsman, Adriene Pavek, Nathan Shen, Jonathan Palmer, Kari L. Weiss, Lisa A. Barry, Jennifer L. Hamilton
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $2,590
OpenAlex ID: W4416732964