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Group Project: Muslim Population
Prepared : Vesela Tsvetkova, RN
Oxana Calderon, RN
Anastasia Ledovskaya, RN
CULTURAL HEALTH ISSUES DR. BARRY EUGENE GRAHAM NOVEMBER 27, 2023
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Communication and Family Roles
Family life is the core of Islam culture and psychological well-being. People maintain close ties with extended family, and most spend almost all their free time socializing with family and old friends. New friendships are slow to develop because of distrust of those outside the family circle.
Muslims generally call elderly persons by respectful terms, such as uncle, aunt, or mother. When an elderly person of the head of a family enters the room, people show their respect by standing.
Among extended family members and close friends, people often touch each other on the shoulder or leg when conversing. They greet each other with a kiss on each cheek, a hug, or both. However, couples do not show affection in public.
In general, youth do not look elders directly in the eyes, but stand turned slightly to the side, with their heads slightly down to convey proper respect.
Unrelated men and women do not sustain eye contact, nor do they “insult” someone they perceive to be of higher status by making direct eye contact.
Spirituality
Islam is a religion based on belief in one God and on concepts of peace, justice, and equity. The word Islam means peace and surrender. Muslims believe that Islam teaches us to achieve peace in our lives by surrendering to the will of God and living up to the teachings of the prophets. We are created in God's image and are called to represent God on earth spiritually, morally, and physically.
Nutrition
Individual responsibility is evident in the belief that health is maintained through eating fresh food and a balanced diet, regular exercise, staying warm, and getting enough rest.
A diet is generally healthy, based mainly on rice, vegetables, herbs, and small amounts of meat or poultry.
Unhealthy practices include cooking food with a large amount of oil, sometimes fatty meats, and loss of nutrients in vegetables that are “cooked to death,” except for lettuce, cucumbers, and tomatoes in fresh salads.
A nurse could teach people to cook traditional food with unsaturated oil and less of it and to emphasize fresh fruit over cake.
Native Healthcare Practices
Natural illnesses are believed to be caused by things that exist in nature, such as ‘germs’, dirt, cold, or wind; one such belief is that people are more vulnerable to colds or flu during the change of seasons.
Illness is also perceived as a result of not adhering to the principles of Islam. This view does not mean that a sick person should not seek treatment, however.
Natural illnesses, if mild, are treated with home remedies and dietary means alone or, if severe, by seeking biomedical care. In most families, an older woman, having been taught by her mother, knows how to prepare herbal remedies.
Pregnancy and Childbearing Practices
Pregnant Muslim women usually seek out female obstetricians for prenatal care and delivery. For pregnant women, discussing in advance who will provide care during labor and delivery — and posting a sign on the labor room requesting no male staff — may be helpful. Because Islam emphasizes community, a patient may want family members present for consultation. This request should be accommodated unless domestic violence or sexual abuse is suspected.
Death Rituals
After the death, the body is washed in ritual manner by immediate family member who prays during the washing. The body is wrapped in a white cotton shroud and placed in a coffin. Islam does not permit embalming of the dead. People are buried directly into the earth to facilitate the transition from “dust to dust.”
If the deceased is a woman, only close female family members are allowed to see her face. Not even her husband is allowed to see it. If the deceased is a man, only close male friends and family are allowed to see his face, except for his wife.
High-Risk Health Behaviors
Alcohol use is strictly prohibited in Islam and any use would be considered risky. However, data analysis of a large representative college survey found 46.6% of Muslim college students drank alcohol in the past year.
Within Islam, tobacco use can also be considered a risk behavior. One of the recent pilot respondent-driven sampling of U.S. Muslim college students at one university found 50% had ever consumed tobacco in some form, including cigarettes and waterpipe.
Nursing/ Healthcare Practice Considerations
It is essential for the culturally competent nurse to be sensitive to values and beliefs that may be held by Muslims and the effects of such beliefs on health care practices.
For example, the nurse should enable the client to carry out beliefs related to washing before prayer and other religious practices.
Traditional women avoid being touched by male nurses or physicians. If only a male is available, the woman’s husband will accompany her to appointments and stay in the room during the examination. Winking is seen as flirting and should be avoided.
It is uncommon to leave one’s children with babysitters. So, children often accompany their parents to most health appointments. Nurses should expect children and provide art materials or other diversions.
Individual Nursing Model
Individual Nursing Care model would be appropriate to use when a nurse works with Muslim patients.
This model focuses on distinguishing the individual from the group. It seeks to know, involve, and treat each patient as unique despite the likelihood of them being one of many with the same or similar diagnoses under a single nurse’s care.
This model of nursing care is intended to honor and respect each patient regarding their demographics, beliefs, and values and allow them to have insight and agency in their care plan. The individual model of care intends to address not only physical care and well-being of patients but their quality of life.
Evaluation of Healthcare Needs and Resource Allocation Based on Cultural Characteristics When assessing the healthcare requirements and resource distribution within the Muslim community, specific cultural factors that might affect health outcomes must be taken into account. Muslims are considered to be the fastest-growing religious group in the world. Caring for Muslims in the healthcare setting requires knowledge of their cultural and spiritual values (NIH, 2020).
Lets use STD treatment as an example when financial limitations necessitate referral to public health facilities. Extramarital sexual relations are forbidden in Islam, and sexual health information is not readily available in Islamic communities, especially for women (NIH, 2023).
Cultural characteristics:
Muslims place a high importance on modesty and privacy, which may influence their
readiness to have open discussions about sensitive topics like STDs.
Gender Sensitivity: A great number of Muslims prefer healthcare professionals of the
same gender. The effectiveness of treatments and instructional tactics may be impacted
greatly by this preference.
Family is an important factor in decision-making when providing family-centered care.
With the patient's permission, family members; participation in conversations can
improve comprehension and support.
Religion and Spirituality: Health-seeking habits may be influenced by Islamic beliefs. For care to be successful, it is essential to comprehend and respect these values.
Expected Challenges/Health Disparities:
Stigma and Shame: There may be a stigma attached to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), which discourages people from seeking treatment for fear of being judged. That applies strongly in Muslim culture where risky sexual behaviors are frowned upon and even punished.
Financial Barriers: Insufficient funds might make it difficult to get private healthcare services, which could cause treatment to be delayed or insufficient.
Lack of Awareness: People may be unaware about STDs and the resources that are accessible due to a lack of health literacy or cultural taboos.
Proposed Resolutions and Educational Strategies:
Healthcare professionals should get sensitive communication training that upholds confidentiality and regards modesty. Provide educational resources that discuss STDs in a way that is sensitive to cultural differences and takes languages into account.
Services Specific to Gender: Make sure medical facilities respect gender preferences and provide treatments tailored to each gender. Educate healthcare professionals on cultural competency and gender sensitivity.
Religious Guidance: Work with local religious leaders to incorporate health education into religious teachings. Highlight the compatibility of seeking medical help with Islamic values of preserving one's health.
Telehealth: Introduce telehealth services for initial consultations, ensuring accessibility and privacy. Provide guidance on how to access and use telehealth services within the cultural context.
References
Alomair, N., Alageel, S., Davies, N., & Bailey, J. (2020). Sexually transmitted infection
knowledge and attitudes among Muslim women worldwide: a systematic review. Sexual
and Reproductive Health Matters, 28(1),
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Attum, B. (2023b, July 3). Cultural competence in the care of Muslim patients and their families.
StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK499933/
Giger, J. & Haddad L. (2017). Transcultural Nursing: Assessment and Intervention. Elsevier.
Journal of Muslim Mental Health. (2014). Prevalence of risk Behaviors Among U.S. Muslim College Students. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/p/pod/dod-idx/prevalence-of-risk-behaviors-among-us-muslim-college.pdf?c=jmmh;idno=10381607.0008.101;format=pdf
Parreira, P., Santos-Costa, P., Neri, M., Marques, A., Queirós, P., & Salgueiro-Oliveira, A. (2021). Work Methods for Nursing Care Delivery. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(4), 2088. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18042088
U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. (n.d.). Understanding Islam in America in the Aftermath of September 11 https://www.usccr.gov/files/pubs/sac/dc0603/ch3.htm
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