Table 3 Self-reported assessment of cultural capability (Cultural Capability Measurement Tool) (n = 36)

History does not impact on First Peoples health ^a

35

4.11 (0.76)

4.40 (0.98)

0.023

Understanding First Peoples social practices will not apply to my practice ^a

35

4.37 (0.65)

4.57 (0.56)

0.090

I find it difficult to understand the beliefs of different cultural groups ^a

35

3.97 (0.66)

4.37 (0.60)

0.006

Reflecting on my own cultural values will not help me become culturally aware ^a

35

4.09 (0.82)

4.46 (0.56)

0.017

Improving First Peoples health is not the responsibility of all health professionals ^a

35

4.48 (0.51)

4.69 (0.47)

0.051

It is not my responsibility to challenge the way things are done in health practice ^a

35

4.29 (0.79)

4.40 (0.77)

0.554

My relationship with First Peoples will not impact on clinical outcomes ^a

35

4.23 (0.84)

4.54 (0.51)

0.020

All First Peoples are treated equally by health professionals ^a

35

3.23 (1.24)

4.00 (0.77)

< 0.001

First Peoples receive special treatment from government ^a

35

2.71 (0.89)

3.83 (1.01)

< 0.001

First Peoples have the same level access to health services as all other Australians ^a

35

3.43 (0.92)

3.97 (0.95)

0.005

I will find it difficult to advocate for improvements in First Peoples health ^a

35

4.03 (0.75)

4.17 (0.71)

0.324

It is difficult for me to be culturally inclusive towards First Peoples ^a

35

4.23 (0.73)

4.43 (0.61)

0.109

I do not have a social responsibility to work for changes in First Peoples health ^a

35

4.29 (0.52)

4.46 (0.66)

0.160

There may be few exceptions but in general First Peoples are all the same ^a

33

3.91 (0.88)

4.00 (0.97)

0.540

Understanding First Peoples history will inform my practice as a health professional

35

4.14 (0.81)

4.51 (0.51)

0.014

Understanding First Peoples cultural values will influence how I practice

35

4.20 (0.72)

4.43 (0.65)

0.103

To improve First Peoples health, Indigenous cultures need to be visible in clinical and community health settings

35

4.09 (0.70)

4.37 (0.73)

0.023

I feel comfortable working with people from other cultures

35

4.26 (0.70)

4.26 (0.61)

1.00

Acknowledging that cultural differences exist is the first step to becoming culturally capable

35

4.23 (0.97)

4.51 (0.56)

0.152

Comprehensive primary health care services are fundamental to improving First Peoples health

35

4.46 (0.78)

4.51 (0.56)

0.711

Evidence from research can help me in my practice in First Peoples health

35

4.26 (1.02)

4.41 (0.56)

0.419

I believe a holistic approach to First Peoples health is important

35

4.40 (0.91)

4.54 (0.51)

0.361