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Cohen, M. M. (2014). Tulsi - Ocimum sanctum: A herb for all reasons. Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine, 5(4), 251. https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-9476.146554
Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds COMPETENCY STANDARDS FRAMEWORK FOR CLINICIANS. (2019). https://culturaldiversityhealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Culturally-responsive-clinical-practice-Working-with-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-Jan2019.pdf
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https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1(World Health Organization, 2023a)

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 Me with my family "Capturing Memories, One Color at a Time!

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Through the joyous flinging of colored powders and water, Holi, the Festival of Colors, represents harmony and the dismantling of social barriers. It crosses religious and cultural barriers and emphasizes belonging, joy, and rejuvenation. This celebration offers a break from stress and encourages exercise via pleasurable activities like running and leaping, which has a great impact on both mental and physical health.

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Competency standard 12.3 underscores the paramount importance of delivering family-centric care, ensuring a culturally affirming and secure environment. This encompasses affording equal healthcare entitlements, upholding respect, dignity, and employing effective communication strategies to engender a sense of ease and rapport for the patient.
I have improved my understanding of providing culturally safe and appropriate environment in order to provide culturally responsive care to people with refugees background.
I now have confidence in tending to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds, enabling me to foster a profound sense of connection with them.
This skill is crucial l in my professional realm as it warrants  me to provide a nurturing, homely care surrounding while authentically connecting with patients, thereby ensuring their comfort and well-being.
(Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds COMPETENCY STANDARDS FRAMEWORK for CLINICIANS, 2019)

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Principle health issues that refugees faced

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Principle health issues that refugees faced

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Country focused - Afghanistan which was known as ancient Ariana (Aryana), located in Central Asia. Afghan refugees are the third-largest displaced population in the world. The Afghanistan War, starting in 2001 had three phases. First, the swift ousting of the Taliban. The second phase (2002-2008) aimed to defeat the Taliban and rebuild Afghan institutions. The third phase, starting in 2008, saw a shift to counterinsurgency, intensified by President Obama's troop increase in 2009.(Witte, 2021)

Through 2026, the offshore humanitarian program will offer 26,500 designated visa spots for Afghans to immigrate to Australia. (Australian Government, 2019). Hepatitis B, intestinal parasites, and latent tuberculosis infection are three frequent health issues that are likely to be present in refugees arriving from Afghanistan, according to the Australian refugee health practice guide.

Intestinal Parasites:
The frequency of pathogenic intestinal parasites among refugees varies depending on factors including origin and access to treatment, with rates ranging from 15% to 40% and Giardia being the most common. The only accessible treatment for refugees is stool microscopy, which is advised if symptoms were present. 90% of parasites are detectable in one stool sample.

Hepatitis B:
Over 50% of chronic hepatitis B cases in Australia go undiagnosed due to the disease's higher prevalence among immigrants, which affects an estimated 220,000 Australians. Sub-Saharan African refugees in Melbourne have high incidence of hepatitis B, which highlights the need for better testing and awareness campaigns. A care strategy for HBV-positive refugees should include clinical reviews, LFTs every six months, and HBV viral load tests every year.

Latent tuberculosis infection:
To stop the spread of the sickness, lower prevalence, and save lives, the National TB Advisory Committee in Australia encourages rigorous testing and treatment, especially for immigrants from countries with a high incidence of TB. Since latent TB typically affects immigrants and has a 5-year activation rate of 5–10%, early diagnosis is crucial. Specialized screening and management are crucial due to varying LTBI prevalence among refugee groups.

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A sport linked with Indian traditional epic ''Mahabharata'' is ''Kho Kho''. In competitive scenarios, it blends speed, precision, intelligence, and agility making one more cognitively alert, physically healthy, and capable of intense concentration.

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Wearing your own traditional clothes offers a mental calm that leads to happiness and a connection with one's own culture and religion in this modern day where everyone favors trending clothing way over traditional clothing.

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"Tulsi" has its origins in northern India. As the "Mother of Herbs," it is revered for its powerful therapeutic qualities. By controlling blood sugar, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels, it particularly demonstrates the amazing capacity to reduce metabolic stress. Additionally, it reduces psychological stress through improving memory and cognitive function as well as through its anxiolytic and anti-depressant qualities.
(Cohen, 2014)

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''Khichdi'' made by myself Anshika Monga 

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In India, "khichdi" is a much adored dish that is frequently consumed during times of illness due to its simple digestion and high nutritional value. Surprisingly, khichdi was the majority of the diet for approximately half of the Indian people during the 16th century. This is incredibly healthy, and delicious meal. The main ingredient in this recipe is rice, which is well-known for its probiotic qualities, which encourage the growth of healthy gut bacteria.
Recipe below

Ingredients

2 1/2 tbsp ghee

2 tsp cumin seeds

2-3 long dried red chilies

18 fresh curry leaves

1 large brown onion, finely chopped

5 garlic cloves, crushed

4cm-piece fresh ginger, peeled, freshly grated

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground turmeric

1 large tomato, finely chopped

200g (1 cup) basmati rice, rinsed

210g (1 cup) red split lentils, rinsed

2.5L (10 cups) water

1 bunch English spinach, trimmed, chopped

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp cooking salt

Method

Heat the ghee in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin and chili. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until aromatic. Add the curry leaves. Add the onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes or until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes or until aromatic. Add the garam masala and turmeric. Stir in the tomato for 3 minutes or until softened.

Add the rice and lentils to the spice mixture. Stir to combine. Add the water and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring often, for 40 minutes or until the rice and lentils break down.

Add the spinach, lemon juice and salt. Season with pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until just wilted.

Nutritious value

NUTRITION PER SERVING

Energy | 2206 (527cal) | 25%
Protein | 20g | 40%
Total Fat | 14g | 20%
Saturated | 8g | 33%
Carbohydrate Total | 74g | 24%
Dietary Fiber | 10g | 33%

(Taste, 2018)

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"Health, to me, encompasses holistic well-being - mental, physical, social, emotional, and economic stability. I gauge my health by accomplishing daily tasks, achieving productivity in both physical activity and mental pursuits."