Assessing cultural competency among Canadian chiropractors: a cross-sectional survey of Canadian Chiropractic Association members.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There is a paucity of research assessing cultural competency among Canadian chiropractors. Therefore, the aims of this study were to (1) measure cultural competency among Canadian chiropractors, (2) understand chiropractors' perspectives of challenges and attitudes regarding the delivery of chiropractic services to equity-seeking communities, and (3) assess contextual factors associated with cultural competency.

Methods

We conducted a cross-sectional survey of members of the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA) (May-July 2021). The survey instrument consisted of 57 questions related to demographics, cultural competency, perceptions about health disparities, and challenges in delivery of rehabilitation. Cultural competency was measured using the Cultural Awarene

SUBMITTER: Bakaa N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9835226 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature