Descriptive study reveals high cultural competence linked to lower loneliness and anxiety in Saudi nurses, suggesting necessary training for improved care.
Key Points
The study examines the relationship between cultural competence and loneliness in Saudi nurses, identifying related demographic and psychological factors.
Descriptive cross-sectional study using online questionnaires
Sample included 184 nurses from a university medical city in Saudi Arabia
Utilized the Cultural Capacity Scale, Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale, and Patient Health Questionnaire-4 for data collection
Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, Spearman’s correlation, and multiple linear regression
High cultural competence score (mean: 78.82) and moderate loneliness score (mean: 11.9) observed
Strong negative correlation (r = -0.777) between cultural competence and feelings of loneliness
Negative correlation (r = -0.818) between cultural competence and anxiety/depression
Cultural knowledge and sensitivity predicted lower anxiety and depression levels