Cultural Competency in Nursing: Enhancing Gestational Diabetes Management for South Asian Women
Graduation Year
2025
Document Type
Senior Thesis
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Primary Major
Nursing
Thesis Advisor
Andrea Boyle, PhD, FNAP, ANP
Abstract
South Asians are genetically predisposed to developing gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Due to their genetic predisposition, cultural beliefs, and dietary habits, South Asian women face challenges in understanding how to manage their GDM, leading to a rise in GDM development in South Asian women. Nurses play a key role in educating these women on managing their GDM and improving patient understanding. This research will examine the nurse’s knowledge of South Asian culture and how to create culturally tailored care to support these women in managing their GDM. The research proposal will be a quantitative descriptive study using a convenience sample of 100 nurses from a hospital in Santa Clara County. The participants will be given a 20-question survey on their knowledge of South Asian culture. After determining their baseline knowledge an educational intervention may be proposed if knowledge deficits are idetified.