Date of Award

2024

Document Type

Project

College/School

College of Nursing

Degree Name

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Project Mentor

Jonnae Tillman

Readers

Chantal Cayo

Abstract

Diverse communities experience inequities and barriers when accessing mental health care. This mixed methods study sought to enhance equitable care in a community mental health setting through the provision of an educational presentation highlighting the benefits of cultural humility care, which aligned with the Health Belief Model theory. Study results after pre and post evaluations found notable improvement in staff knowledge and confidence level in providing cultural humility care after 1 month. Themes emerged such as increased mindfulness of cultural differences, belief in the value of mutual communication, and enhanced client rapport. Subsequent barriers were related to racism, time constraints, and language differences. Limitations to this study included a small sample size, limited study time, and incomplete survey responses. Mental health inequities are one of the leading causes of barriers in care. This study supports the value of providing cultural humility care in community mental health. Next steps would include equipping staff with adequate tools to provide cultural humility care. Advocating for cultural humility care as a standard of care and practice for community mental health settings.

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