IMPLEMENTATION DOMAIN

Knowledge of the history, traditions, values, beliefs, practices, and family systems of diverse groups; the impact of culture on the behaviors, attitudes, values, and health and mental health status of individuals; the help-seeking behaviors of diverse populations; and the roles of language, speech patterns, and communication styles in culturally distinct communities.

Knowledge of the dynamics formed by cultural diversity (e.g., race, ethnicity, disability, gender, economics, family, faith, language, tradition, education, and country of origin).

Knowledge of agencies, persons, and helping networks that can be used on behalf of diverse communities.

Knowledge of institutional and socioeconomic barriers that prevent people from culturally diverse groups from accessing and using public health and prevention services and programs.

Knowledge of ways in which personal and professional values may conflict with or accommodate the needs of diverse groups.

Actively learning about culture from multiple sources, including clients, constituents, communities, organizations, and research literature to provide culturally competent prevention processes, services, and programs.

Applying principles of cross-cultural communication, equity, social justice, and respect for persons.

Using techniques for learning and adapting to personal and cultural patterns of individuals, families, and community groups and their effect on adherence to prescribed intervention strategies.

Ability to use effective cross-cultural techniques in discussing recommended intervention strategies. Ability to communicate accurate information in a culturally appropriate manner to diverse communities.

Ability to identify differences in cultural, ethnic, and religious values; perceptions; customs; and beliefs. The ability to interact and establish relationships with diverse individuals and communities to produce or affect an intended prevention outcome.

Ability to act with sensitivity and understanding, and develop and adapt approaches to problems that take into account cultural differences.

Ability to interpret the implications of situations as expressed by individuals and groups from different cultures within the community.

Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, respectfully, and professionally with persons from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and professional backgrounds, and with persons of all ages and lifestyle preferences. Ability to develop partnerships with key stakeholders from diverse populations.

Ability to accept differences in backgrounds and opinions of others, and maintain a broad view and help others do the same to accommodate and represent different perspectives.