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Influence Of Cultural Competency Program On Bias In A Community Volunteer Program, Melodie L. Anderson
Influence Of Cultural Competency Program On Bias In A Community Volunteer Program, Melodie L. Anderson
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Practice Problem: Individuals may express hesitancy in volunteering in community health programs that directly interface with persons experiencing poverty due to poverty biases. Failure to understand the issues and needs of those experiencing poverty may factor into disparities and inequities along the social determinants of health, leading to poorer population health, well-being, and quality of life.
PICOT: The PICOT question that guided this project was in volunteers (mentors) of community health programs (P) how does a cultural competency program (I) compare to the standardized training program(C) influence bias (0) over 8 weeks (T)?
Evidence: An evidence review indicated …