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Christiana Kouta is a leading researcher at the intersection of nursing, public health, and emerging technologies. Her primary research areas include cultural competence in healthcare, gender-based violence, and the integration of socially assistive robots (SARs) into health and social care settings. Dr. Kouta’s major contributions lie in understanding how cultural factors shape the acceptance and rejection of robotic technologies among healthcare professionals. Her seminal 2023 study, which garnered 34 citations, surveyed an international sample of nurses and midwives to reveal that cultural dimensions significantly influence skepticism toward SARs’ benefits. Building on this, her 2023 work on perceived training needs (15 citations) underscores the critical gap in workforce preparation for AI-assisted care, advocating for culturally tailored educational programs. Beyond robotics, Dr. Kouta is recognized for her impactful scholarship on gender-based violence and migrant health, often bridging policy and practice. Her work has been instrumental in shaping culturally sensitive healthcare frameworks, making her a pivotal voice in the ethical deployment of technology in nursing. With a growing citation record and a focus on global health equity, Kouta continues to influence how practitioners and policymakers navigate the human-technology interface in care delivery.