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Maternal and Child Health Cultural Competence
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What is cultural competence in the context of maternal and child health?
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The ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of the patient and their family.
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Cultural competence is the ability to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to the cultural beliefs, values, and practices of the patient and their family. This includes understanding the patient's cultural background, values, and beliefs about health and illness, and being able to communicate with the patient in a way that is respectful and culturally sensitive.