Importance of integrating a cultural module in the community nursing curriculum
The Bedouin Health module was one of the proposed
interventions funded by the European Union in 2007?2008, with a focus on
health services and utilisation of these services for the Bedouin people in
the north of Jordan. Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the sustainability
of integrating this module into the community health nursing courses at
Al al-Bayt University, Jordan. Method: Two focus group discussions were
carried out with five faculty members and five students involved in the
implementation of the Bedouin Health module. Leading questions were
prepared for both groups. Results: Four main themes emerged across both
focus groups: self-expression, sustainability, acceptance, and motivation.
Conclusion: The findings of this study identify how crucial it is for nursing
students and faculty members to be culturally competent when practising
community health care in the Bedouin community.