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ArticleScandinavian journal of caring sciences2025

International Learning Initiative Part 2: Enhancing Antiracism Awareness Among Nursing Students in Sweden and the USA.

Elzana Odzakovic, Theresa Raphael-Grimm, Johanna Falck, Sarah Hamed, Julia Lindblom, Karina Huus, Maria Björk

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Elzana OdzakovicDepartment of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.ORCID 0000-0002-8163-5045
Theresa Raphael-GrimmSchool of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA.
Johanna FalckDepartment of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
Sarah HamedDepartment of Psychological Medicine, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King's College London. Research Institute and Observatory, Black Thrive Global, United Kingdom.
Julia LindblomDepartment of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.ORCID 0009-0003-3216-6259
Karina HuusDepartment of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.
Maria BjörkDepartment of Nursing, School of Health and Welfare, Jönköping University, Jönköping, Sweden.

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Abstract

backgroundNotwithstanding nursing's emphasis on equity, social justice and respect for human rights, racism continues to prevail in healthcare. Healthcare professionals are ethically bound to design and implement methods of antiracist practice to ensure equity of care. We created an antiracism learning intervention using a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) module, where a multicultural learning environment was developed by bringing together students from different countries. The COIL module promoted discussion and reflection among students to address this sensitive topic. Students engaged in forums that challenged their existing biases and preconceived notions.

aimTo describe students' learning about an antiracist international online learning initiative between Sweden and the USA, designed to raise awareness about racism in healthcare.

methodsA qualitative inductive research design was chosen to analyse 46 students' (27 Swedish students and 19 American students) reflections on the learning module using content analysis.

resultsOne main category that emerged was "Learning about racism cross-culturally enhances awareness contributing to mindfulness". Students' experiences were further described in two generic categories: (a) Learning about racism contributes to new knowledge, and (b) Reflecting with others challenges one's attitudes. Within each of the generic categories, two sub-categories were identified.

conclusionEngaging in cross-cultural discussions focusing on racism in healthcare seemed to enhance students' awareness and broaden their perspectives on racism and antiracism. Their perceived sense of responsibility for advocating for racialised minority patients and peers also seemed to expand. These findings not only potentially aid healthcare professionals in recognising racism within healthcare but also emphasise the need for increased awareness of methods addressing racism in clinician education curricula.

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AwarenessRacismStudents, NursingAdultAntiracismFemaleHumansMaleQualitative ResearchSwedenUnited StatesYoung Adultcaringcollaborative online international learninghealthcarenursing studentsqualitative researchracismreflection

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PMCPMC12215209

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