The nature of cultural competency and its constructs in health sciences: Insights from qualitative research in Iran

In this research, cultural competency is seen as a dynamic and evolving process. Various perspectives contributed to the definitions of cultural competency, demonstrating the inherently multifaceted nature of cultural competency, strongly tied to context, culture, and individuals. Moreover, various components were identified in four domains: cognitive, affective, psychomotor, and environmental for cultural competency.