Table 7 Distribution of responses for self-efficacy and attitudes surrounding DEI in clinical practice
Section 7: self-efficacy regarding DEI | Strongly agree (N (%)) | Agree (N (%)) | Somewhat agree (N (%)) | Neutral (N (%)) | Somewhat disagree (N (%)) | Disagree (N (%)) | Strongly disagree (N (%)) | No opinion (N (%)) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
I am uncertain about how to approach cultural competence with my staff | 35 (1.4) | 175 (7.2) | 385 (15.9) | 419 (17.3) | 343 (14.2) | 600 (24.7) | 264 (10.9) | 208 (8.6) |
I am uncertain about how to provide culturally sensitive care to my patients | 22 (0.9) | 107 (4.4) | 392 (16.1) | 330 (13.6) | 447 (18.4) | 738 (30.4) | 309 (12.7) | 84 (3.5) |
I am uncertain whether my actions or words will be seen as not meeting current standards in diversity, equity, and inclusion | 35 (1.4) | 172 (7.1) | 464 (19.1) | 423 (17.4) | 384 (15.8) | 585 (24.1) | 264 (10.9) | 102 (4.2) |
I think some people have an agenda to look for discrimination even where it does not exist | 200 (8.2) | 282 (11.6) | 609 (25.1) | 490 (20.2) | 225 (9.3) | 339 (14.0) | 130 (5.4) | 154 (6.3) |
I do my best to hire staff that are representative of the community in which I practice | 239 (9.8) | 680 (28.0) | 350 (14.4) | 492 (20.3) | 40 (1.7) | 65 (2.7) | 67 (2.8) | 496 (20.4) |
I accommodate patients who speak a language other than my own (e.g., invite a family member or staff member to translate, translate intake and educational materials, use of translation apps/software, etc.) | 1085 (44.7) | 909 (37.4) | 226 (9.3) | 84 (3.5) | 26 (1.1) | 15 (0.6) | 9 (0.4) | 75 (3.1) |
I promote equity and inclusion among staff and colleagues (e.g., arranging or participating in cultural competency training, etc.) | 420 (17.35) | 624 (25.7) | 266 (11) | 537 (22.1) | 68 (2.8) | 67 (2.8) | 55 (2.3) | 392 (16.1) |