Cultural humility
Cultural Humility
Cultural humility (/kʌltʃərəl hjuːˈmɪlɪti/) is a concept within the field of intercultural communication and healthcare that emphasizes self-reflection and self-critique by healthcare providers. It is a lifelong process of self-exploration and self-critique combined with a willingness to learn from others.
Etymology
The term "cultural humility" was first coined by Melanie Tervalon and Jann Murray-García in 1998. The term is derived from the English words "culture", from the Latin cultura meaning "a cultivating, agriculture", and "humility", from the Latin humilitas meaning "lowness, small stature; insignificance; baseness, littleness of mind."
Definition
Cultural humility is defined as the ability to maintain an interpersonal stance that is other-oriented, or open to the other in relation to aspects of cultural identity that are most important to the person. It involves acknowledging the limitations of one's own cultural perspective and being open to learning from others' cultural experiences.
Related Terms
- Cultural competence: A similar concept to cultural humility, but focuses more on acquiring specific knowledge, skills, and attitudes to provide effective healthcare services to diverse populations.
- Cultural sensitivity: The awareness, understanding, and acceptance of cultural differences.
- Health disparities: Differences in health outcomes among groups of people.
- Health equity: The attainment of the highest level of health for all people.
Importance in Healthcare
Cultural humility is considered a key component in providing effective healthcare services, particularly in diverse societies. It allows healthcare providers to understand and respect the cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and behaviors of their patients, which can lead to improved patient outcomes and reduced health disparities.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cultural humility
- Wikipedia's article - Cultural humility
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