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Comparison of Cultural Competence Between Dental House Officers and General Dentists: A Cross-Sectional Study.
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- A scoping review of cultural competence training gaps among healthcare professionals in low-and middle-income countries.BMC health services research · 2025Article
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Background: All patients deserve quality care, regardless of their cultural, ethnic, or linguistic backgrounds. In Pakistan's diverse society, cultural competence in dentistry is crucial for patient-centered care. This study assesses and compares cultural competence levels between dental house officers (DHOs) and general dentists (GDs). Methods: A cross-sectional, self-reported study was conducted at Altamash Institute of Dental Medicine, Karachi, over 6 months. A validated questionnaire ( Results: A total of 316 participants (response rate: 79%) were included. The mean age was 24.77 ± 2.02 years for DHOs and 31.32 ± 7.49 years for GDs. Females were predominant, and 27% of GDs worked in private practice. Both groups were somewhat culturally competent, with DHOs showing significantly higher self-perception (2.09 ± 0.61 vs. 1.92 ± 0.26, Conclusion: Overall, participants perceived themselves as somewhat culturally competent. DHOs demonstrated greater self-awareness and sensitivity than GDs. GDs in training and private practice exhibited higher cultural competence than those in OPDs alone.
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