Oh no! Blake Shelton, 39, and Gwen Stefani, 46, have been together for just a few months, but theyâre reportedly already trying for a babyâ¦and itâs not working out for them. Friends are even worried that the No Doubt singer may have had a miscarriage, according to a new report! So sad. LISTEN.
Here are two scholarly definitions of cultural competence: â[T]he ongoing process in which the health care professional continuously strives to achieve the ability and availability to work effectively within the cultural context of the patient (individual, family, community)â (Campinha-Bacote, 2007, p. 15).
Cultural awareness is a major element of cultural competence as defined by the National Center for Cultural Competence (NCCC).It is the first and foundational element because without it, it is virtually impossible to acquire the attitudes, skills, and knowledge that are essential to cultural competence. Influence the next generation of public health professionals to be culturally aware as a prerequisite toward achieving cultural and linguistic competence. 2  Cultural awareness includes being conscious of organizational culture and its implications for policy, practice, teaching, research, and community engagement.