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In Sudan the way they choose to dress can be important to them because it shows the status and social class of that person, which tribe they are from and what gender they are. Traditional men's clothing is typically a long loose robe robe with white/pastel colors called a Jalabiya, or Jellabiya. They are wide cut and ankle length, usually have light colors to help reduce heat from the hot sun.

Spotlight on Culture. (2022, August 25). Culturaldiversityresources. https://www.culturaldiversityresources.org/single-post/spotlight-on-culture-38

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A study in Melbourne found out the main health issues that refugees from Africa face when coming to Australia is the lack of immunization that they have to common diseases. Refuges from Sudan that are not immune to these common diseases can be vaccinated here in Australia and be caught up on so that they can be immune

(Queensland Health Multicultural Services, 2011). It is encouraged and a priority that new refugees are caught up to date with these vaccines so diseases are not spread through the country and so the refugees can find work (Infographic. Vaccination for Migrants, Refugees and People Seeking Asylum, 2021)

Infographic. Vaccination for migrants, refugees and people seeking asylum. (2021, July 29). The Australian Immunisation Handbook. https://immunisationhandbook.health.gov.au/resources/publications/infographic-vaccination-for-migrants-refugees-and-people-seeking-asylum

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Queensland Health Multicultural Services. (2011). Community Profiles for Health Care Providers - Sudanese Profile. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0031/157378/sudanese2011.pdf

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Sudan has more pyramids and tombs then Egypt, having almost 225 in total. These days its hard to go and see these old structures as there are civil wars going on inside Sudan currently, this advises tourists to keep away for now. There are many ruins in city's and towns such as Meroë, Kerma and Soleb. some of these ruins date back to 900 B.C.

These mighty pyramids were built by one of Africa’s earliest civilizations. (2022, December 28). History. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/sudan-archaeology-pyramdis-kush-nubia

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This is a dish that is served with mash fava beans and raw vegetables on top consisting of sliced Romaine lettuce, diced up tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, Thinly sliced red onion and diced cucumber. This is a dish that is served all across the middle east but is considered the national Sudanese dish (Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans), n.d.).

Recipe and all the ingredients down below:

(Serves 4 people)

Ingredients

2 cups dried fava beans, rinsed

8 cups water

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

¾ teaspoon salt

4 cups thinly sliced romaine lettuce

1 cup diced cucumber

½ cup thinly sliced red onion

1 medium tomato, diced

4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

¼ cup crumbled feta cheese

Recipe

Place beans in a large bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Soak overnight.

Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan. Add 8 cups water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until the beans are soft, 1 to 1 1/2 hours. If necessary, add more water to maintain 1 inch of water above the beans.

Reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid; drain the beans. Transfer the beans to a medium bowl and mash with a potato masher. Add enough of the reserved liquid until the consistency is like a thick pureed soup. Stir in lemon juice, cumin and salt.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

353 Calories

8g Fat

51g Carbs

22g Protein

Ful Medames (Stewed Fava Beans). (n.d.). EatingWell. https://www.eatingwell.com/recipe/7917654/ful-medames-stewed-fava-beans/

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Amaranthus retroflexus a strain from the Amaranthaceae family

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In Sudan they have quite a few different types of traditional medicines that they use, it is unknown which plants are use the most frequently and which are the most effective. The NLM (National Library of Medicine), have found traditional uses for 48 different medicinal plants that people from Sudan use, one of the family's of plants that they use is called Amaranthaceae. Amaranthaceae or as its called in Sudan "Umm Shara" is used to treat swelling, wounds and as a potent. The whole plant is used and is administered as a Poultice.

Kuhnert, N., & Karar, M. E. (2017). Herbal drugs from Sudan: Traditional uses and phytoconstituents. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 11(22), 83. https://doi.org/10.4103/phrev.phrev_15_15

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For me, the most significant aspect of competency standard 2.1 was understanding that people from a different background may have a language barrier and not understand English. This knowledge is important to me in the workplace as I now understand and can get tools or access to people who can translate so that I can talk to and educate them about risks and benefits of procedures and I can understand if they would like to consent. Having learned I now know as a nurse there will be barriers and what I can do to build bridges over the barriers to communicate to my patient.

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/2023/04/Culturally-responsive-clinical-practice-Working-with-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-Jan2019.pdf

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Social inclusion and non-discrimination towards people from other country's who have come to Australia are extremely important, especially towards the health of these people, we as people don't know what type of place they have come from and we should all treat them all with respect. Discrimination and social exclusion can cause damage physiologically towards refugees and can give them anxiety and long term stress which will ultimately harm their health negatively (Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2018). People from Sudan Come to Australia as their country suffers from drought, famine and is war led (South Sudanese Community Profile, 2024).

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2018). Social determinants of health. Australian Government. https://www.aihw.gov.au/getmedia/746ded57-183a-40e9-8bdb-828e21203175/aihw-aus-221-chapter-4-2.pdf.aspx

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South Sudanese community profile. (2024, March 27). www.vic.gov.au. https://www.vic.gov.au/south-sudanese-community-profile

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