Influence of Cultural Sensitivity on Self-Esteem of Palestinian Nurses in Neonatal Intensive Care Units

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ID7161581
AuthorsAhmad Ayed (0000-0003-2164-8183, Arab American University, Jenin, Palestine, corresponding author), Moath Abu Ejheisheh (Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine), Ibrahim Aqtam (0000-0001-6339-9176, Nablus University for Vocational and Technical Education, Palestine), Bahaa Alassoud (0000-0002-8064-6746, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine), Ahmad Batran (Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine), Mosaab Farajallah (0009-0002-7377-7315, Palestine Ahliya University, Bethlehem, Palestine)
Year2025
Volume36
Issue6
Pages745-752
Publication date2025-11-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Transcultural Nursing (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1043-6596 • E-ISSN: 1552-7832
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/10436596251344739
PMID40539484
OpenAlexW4411494865
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited23

Introduction: The relationship between cultural sensitivity and self-esteem among nurses in neonatal intensive care units is critical to job satisfaction and patient care quality. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted from February to March 2024 on 223 nurses in neonatal intensive care units. Data were collected using Intercultural Sensitivity Scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale. Results: The study found that nurses had a moderate level of cultural sensitivity ( M = 78.3, SD = 9.4) and self-esteem ( M = 24.8, SD = 1.0). A weak positive correlation was observed between cultural sensitivity and self-esteem ( r = .26, p < .01). In addition, cultural sensitivity was found as a predictor of self-esteem ( p < .05). Discussion: Findings highlight the positive relationship between cultural sensitivity and self-esteem among NICU nurses, suggesting that enhancing cultural sensitivity could improve self-esteem and job satisfaction

Intensive care · Intensive care medicine · Scale (ratio · Self-esteem · Sensitivity (control systems · Clinical Psychology · Cultural Competency in Health Care · Family and Disability Support Research · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Nursing · Psychology

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