Step 3: Provides Culturally Competent Care

Author: Salt, Karen

Source: Journal of Perinatal Education, Volume 16, Supplement 1, Winter 2007 , pp. 23-24(2)

Publisher: Lamaze International

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Abstract:

Step 3 of the Ten Steps of Mother-Friendly Care insures that women receive care that is sensitive and responsive to the specific beliefs, values, and customs of the mother's ethnicity and religion. The rationale for this step and the evidence in support of its value are presented.

Keywords: culturally competent care; culturally appropriate services; linguistically appropriate services

Document Type: Research article

DOI: 10.1624/105812407X173155

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