Community practitioner : the journal of the Community Practitioners' & Health Visitors' Association
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The aim of this research study is to explore health visitors' beliefs, knowledge and practice in cultural competence. A baseline survey was undertaken with all health visitors working within a West Midlands primary care trust (PCT) which served a significant population of minority ethnic communities. The results show that half the respondents were themselves members of a minority ethnic community. ⋯ However, racism was not recognised as a significant issue. The need for cultural competence training was seen as a key outcome. This training must reflect the diverse cultural needs of staff and service users.