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To me, health is not just having no illness or disease, but it also means that being aware of mental, social, physical fitness and wellbeing. I mean the more happy you are in your life the more healthy you are.

References:
Olga Nayda. (2019, May 23). [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/photos/3TQ8I-sR9a8

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Principal Health Issues that Refugees has to face

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Principal Health Issues that Refugees has to face

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Iraq is a land located between two river Dijla and Euphrates which was known as ancient Mesopotamia. Iraq is situated in the middle east and north Africa region, and linked with other Arabian Countries. 99,360 people that born in Iraq were settled in Australia due to War conflicts. Iraqis born population becomes the seventeenth imminent group in the country making up of 0.4% of overall population in Australia.

Mental Health:

Most of the immigrated Iraqi refugees are exposed to traumatic experiences because they had faced war, deaths of their own family members, violence and harsh authority.

Treatment:

There are some following activities from which mental health can be improved:

·         The refugee families should have proper knowledge about mental health.

·         Trauma screening can be really helpful in order to understand the patients/refugee feeling.

Tuberculosis:

Studies have showed that Iraqi refugees commonly have latent tuberculosis infection. It is a chronic disease that mostly damage the lungs and Tuberculosis is one of the chronic diseases that Iraqi Refugees have upon arrival to Australia.

Treatment:

TB Screening is really important in order to check if a person has any symptoms of TB infection. If screening has not already been done before leaving, all individual who are refugees and are 35 years old or younger should be screened for LTBI as soon as possible after arriving in Australia. Isoniazid is a drug that is used for the treatment of TB but it also has side effects. But this can be avoided by using pyridoxine (6.25-25mg/day, by age, not per kg).

Low Vitamin D:

Low vitamin D quantities are also common (50–70%) in refugee populations in middle eastern countries who wear covering garments upon the arrival to Australia. Vitamin D is very important for body but when a person does not get enough sunlight, it can cause Low vitamin D.

Treatment:

Proper calcium Intake along with the guidance on sun exposure and self-control.

References:

Iraq Flag [Photograph]. (n.d.). flagsonline.it. https://www.flagsonline.it/iraq

(n.d.). Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide. https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/

Queensland Government / Queensland Health. (2012). Community Profiles for Health Care Providers - Iraqi profile. Queensland Government. https://discover.search.qld.gov.au/s/search.html?collection=qgov%7Esp-health&profile=health&query=cancer+among+iraqi+refugees+&x=0&y=0

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington, D.C. (n.d.). Geography of Iraq. www.iraqiembassy.us. https://www.iraqiembassy.us/page/geography#:~:text=Iraq%20is%20located%20in%20the,and%20Kuwait%20to%20the%20south

Iraqis In Australia. (n.d.). Cultural Atlas. https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/iraqi-culture/iraqi-culture-iraqis-in-australia

Australian Government. (2023). Permanent migration from Iraq. Government of Australia Department of Home Affairs. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/research-and-statistics/statistics/country-profiles/profiles/iraq#:~:text=Population,54%2C980)%20at%2030%20June%202011

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("Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds," 2019)

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For me the most significant aspect of 12.3 competency standard is (effective communication). I have developed the understanding that the culture of my refugee patients is very important in order to understand the feeling of my patients because sometime without knowing the feelings of patient it can leads to very different and difficult outcomes. The most important perspective I think the more my refugee patient is comfortable by its surroundings the more he/she can express their feelings. I have learned that ensuring a high-quality care and patient safety are the important goals in order to heal their trauma because of their sufferings. I also think that the treatment I provide to my refugee patient must be based on evidence-based practice. In this way my patient will get effective treatment. I have also improved my understanding that I can provide all the medical services I can to my patient regardless of its background. I must contribute in healthcare system because it is my duty and by doing it should not only be effective for my patient, but also just and empathetic.

References:

Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds. (2019, January). Migrant And Refugee health Partnership. 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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References:

Australian Government/ Australian Institute of Family Studies. (2023). Food insecurity in Australia. Australian Government. https://aifs.gov.au/resources/practice-guides/food-insecurity-australia-what-it-who-experiences-it-and-how-can-child

STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES (DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION). (2020). SUPPORTING REFUGEES EDUCATION. RoadsToRefuge. https://www.roads-to-refuge.com.au/refugees-australia/supporting-education.html

Asylum seekers and refugees. (n.d.). Australian Human Rights Commision. https://humanrights.gov.au/our-work/rights-and-freedoms/publications/asylum-seekers-and-refugees

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Fruit chaat (FRUIT CHAAT - SIMPLE FRUIT SALAD, n.d.)

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Food is related to our culture. Traditional dishes and cuisines passed from generation to generation in order to express the feelings of our elders. Fruit Chaat is a common food that served as a snack and it is a mixture of different fruits. It is related to our culture and religion because it is served and made in the month of Ramadhan.

Here are some ingredients of Fruit Chaat:

Apple

Grapes

Banana

Mint Leaves

Rock salt (Kala Namak)

Pomegranate

Value per serving | % Daily Values
Energy | 121 cal | 6%
Protein | 1.2 g | 2%
Fat | 0.7 g | 1%
Fiber | 4 g | 16%
Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0%
Carbohydrates | 27.5 g | 9%

References:
Dalal. (n.d.). Nutritional Facts of Fruit Chaat Indian Fruit Chaat Recipe, Calories in Fruit Chaat Indian Fruit Chaat Recipe. tarladalal.com. https://www.tarladalal.com/calories-for-fruit-chaat-indian-fruit-chaat-recipe-2841

FRUIT CHAAT - SIMPLE FRUIT SALAD [Photograph]. (n.d.). ikneadtoeat. https://ikneadtoeat.com/fruit-chaat/

Together Women Rise. (n.d.). Customs And Cuisines of Pakisatn. togetherwomenrise. https://togetherwomenrise.org/customsandcuisine/customs-and-cuisine-of-pakistan/

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Traditional music of Pakistan (Qawwali)  (Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, 2016)

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Qawwali, is a spiritual music that was introduced many centuries ago. These are religious songs that honors God and praise God Creation. Qawwali are mostly in Sufism. Sufism is a religious practice that is established in Islam and it is related to spiritual and purification of mind and body. Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan is one of the qawwali legend in Pakistan. He sang many Qawwalies related to love, God Creation, peace of heart and mind. Even now Qawwali is still listened by thousands of fans of Nusrat Fateh Ali khan that represents our musical culture and tradition.

References:
Traditional / folk music of Pakistan. (n.d.). Folk Cloud. https://folkcloud.com/folk-music-by-country/pakistan

Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan [Photograph]. (2016, November 14). Folk cloud. https://folkcloud.com/song/10209/nusrat-fateh-ali-khan/haq-ali-ali-maula

Asia Society. (n.d.). Qawwali and the Art of Devotional Singing. asiasociety.org. https://asiasociety.org/qawwali-and-art-devotional-singing

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In Pakistan, there are many people who still have superstitious beliefs such as The evil eye (ain-al-hasud), Taawiz (tasbih),Holy Men (Pir or Fakir) and visits to shrines and tombs and Holy water from Pir Tombs.

References:
The Boston Globe. (2014, December). [Photograph]. Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/daily-life-december-2014-the-boston-globe--382172718358900541/

Ashari, A. D. (2013, December 9). Health & Healing Practices in Pakistan. Prezi. https://prezi.com/rh2spekdncsu/health-healing-practices-in-pakistan/

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Sports are in the blood of Pakistani people. Hockey is a national sport of Pakistan. It is not just a sport it proudly represents Pakistan all over the world. Hockey was introduced in Pakistan after the independence. In 1948 Ghazanfar Ali Khan was the first president and Baseer Ali Sheikh served as Honorary Secretary in Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF).Pakistan Has won 3 gold medals in the year of 1971, 1978 and 1982.

References:
Pakistan National Game Hockey. (n.d.). Pak Cultural Society. https://pakculturalsociety.org.uk/node/55

Currypost.com. (n.d.). Mens Field Hockey [Photograph]. Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com.au/pin/458945018246588951/

Pak Hockey. (n.d.). History Of Pakistan Hockey. Pakistan Hockey Federation. https://pakhockey.org/history/

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Pakistan, a country of Islamic state that was established in 1947. The founder of Pakistan was Muhammad Ali Jannah. Majority of population is Muslim about 96.03%. Hinduism is about 1.85%. Christianity is about 1.59%, Ahmadi is about 0.22% and others are 0.7% which include (Bahá'í, Jainism, Sikhism, Kalash and Zoroastrianism). In Pakistan everyone has fully rights to go to their worship places.

References:
Misachi, J. (2019, July 30). Religion In Pakistan. WorldAtlas. https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-and-freedoms-in-pakistan.html

FashionAnd Culture. (2017, March). Culture and Tradition Of Pakistan [Photograph]. Fashion And Culture. https://weddingev.blogspot.com/2017/03/culture-and-traditions-of-pakistan.html

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Pakistan's art may be dated back more than 5,000 years to the Indus civilization. Strong romantic connection with Islamic culture has resulted from the focus on Islam in Pakistan. In terms of Arts, Pakistan is filled with Mughal Legacy there are few locations that shows our arts such as Mohenjo-Daro ruins, and the Rohtas Fort of Shīr Shah of Sūr and mosques like the Mosque of the Pearls and Badshahi Mosque.

References:

Ahmad. (2018, November 29). Badshahi Mosque, Lahore, Pakistan [Photograph]. Unsplash. https://unsplash.com/@sherryraw

Culture And The Arts. (n.d.). Secure Pakistan. https://securepakistan.com/culture-and-the-arts/