https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9 My Nigerian Igbo culture en-us 2023-09-23 07:49:41 UTC 2023-10-11 22:55:40 UTC hello@padlet.com lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717150195  I am from the Igbo tribe, born in the Eastern part of Nigeria in West Africa where i grew up, then migrated to Australia 10 years ago.The Igbo people(Ndi Igbo) reside at the South-eastern part of Nigeria and are known for their Igbo art for various types of masquerade, masks ,outfits, music, dance styles, festivals, various food, customs, traditions, music and language dialects because  of the numerous subgroups. 
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]]> 2023-09-23 08:50:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717150195 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717193272 Kolanut(Oji) units Igbo's and it is a symbol of hospitality and friendship in Nigeria. It is served before any important event begins like marriage ceremony. 

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/why-kolanut-celebrated-venerated-in-igboland/#:~:text=ENUGU%E2%80%94Kolanut%20in%20Igbo%20land,serves%20as%20harbinger%20of%20peace.]]> 2023-09-23 10:23:53 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717193272 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717264156 Yam (brown tuber) occupies a special place in the heart of the Igbo people. It is important for survival in lean years and so its arrival is an occasion of great joy. It is for the new harvest and the end of the rainy season that Igbo's  celebrate Iwaji (cutting yam) every month of August. 
The yam is famous as it can survive for up to six months without refrigeration. 
It can just be peeled and boiled or pulped into a doughy consistency to produce pounded yam which is eaten with traditional Egusi(melon) soup, usually the main meal eaten at the new yam festival celebration. 
Yam is often made into pottage, roasted or fried into chips to be eaten with egg sauce.
The New yam festival each year provides a colourful exhibition of the importance of the vegetables in igbo culture.
Yam recipe attached.

https://guardian.ng/life/iwa-ji-the-new-yam-festival-in-igbo-land/


]]> 2023-09-23 12:49:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717264156 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717314875 The masquerades are seen in public and used for entertainment purposes. They have to be treated with respect because it is believed that they embody both the human and the spirit. They perform music, dances and harass the villagers. 


]]> 2023-09-23 14:19:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717314875 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717345353 For me health is a balance established in the absence of diseases or impairment which encompasses a state of physical, mental and social wellbeing, it's  an experience of physical and psychological well-being . 

I am healthy being sound in my body, mind or spirit especially freedom of physical disease or pain. ]]> 2023-09-23 15:10:23 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717345353 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717682750 The Igbo's are religious people of faith, believing in the benevolent creator known as ''CHUKWU'' who created the universe. There is alusi which refers to a number of minor deities often carved with wood which acts as forces for blessings to good people or destruction to evil doers. The last is Agbara, a spirit opposed to the creator which is the lesser spirit of the supernatural forces. 
 
https://www.utpjournals.press/doi/pdf/10.3138/uram.7.2.84]]> 2023-09-24 08:24:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717682750 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717915136 Country focus: Myanmar
Myanmar which was formerly called Burma is a country in Southeast Asia. The country has suffered decades of repressive military rule, widespread of poverty, and civil war with other ethnic groups. They required a humanitarian support from other countries  because they lost democracy  and military took over on the 1st of February 2021 
(https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/).
Some countries were granted refugee and humanitarian visas in 2020 - 2021 by Australia which Myanmar happened to be amongst the top four with over 1600 visas granted(https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/). The 3 common health concerns listed on the Australian refugee health practice guide that are likely to be present in the people arriving from Myanmar are low latent tuberculosis infection, low vitamin D and mental health issues (https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/).

Latent tuberculosis infection:
It is an infection that occurs when someone is infected with Mycobacterium tuberculosis, but does not have active tuberculosis. 

One treatment available for refugees from Myanmar who's tested positive to latent tuberculosis infection is 6 to 9 months of Isoniazid (10 mg/kg up to 300 mg daily).

Low vitamin D:
Vitamin D deficiency causes issues with bones and muscles which can lead to rickets, osteoporosis, bone and joint pain e.t.c . It can be detected by blood test. 

One treatment available for refugees from Myanmar low on vitamin D is daily dosing or high dose therapy paired with advice about sun protection and exposure. 

Mental Health :
During migration, physical, psychosocial, exploitation and inhuman detention conditions often contribute to post traumatic stress disorder(PTSD), depression and anxiety.

One treatment available for refugees from Myanmar who's mental health is affected is  post- arrival screening for emotional wellbeing and mental health disorders as well as ongoing review for refugees. Post-arrival health assessment offers an opportunity to build trust and rapport.



https://www.redcross.org.au/migration/asylum-seekers/
 
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/destinations/asia/myanmar 
https://www.dfat.gov.au/countries/myanmar/myanmar-development-cooperation- 

factsheethttps://refugeehealthguide.org.au/]]> 2023-09-24 14:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717915136 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717957725 Scent leaf (Ocimum gratissimum) is native to Nigeria. It is used as a spice for cooking  due to its aromatic taste and traditionally used as a herbal medicine  because of its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial and anti-viral  properties. My Igbo people call it 'Nchanwu'.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100300

Edo, G. I., Samuel, P. O., Ossai, S., Nwachukwu, S. C., Okolie, M. C., Oghenegueke, O., Asaah, E. U., Akpoghelie, P. O., Ugbune, U., Owheruo, J. O., Ezekiel, G. O., Onoharigho, F. O., & Agbo, J. J. (2023). Phytochemistry and pharmacological compounds present in scent leaf: A review. Food Chemistry Advances, 3, 100300–. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.focha.2023.100300]]> 2023-09-24 15:24:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2717957725 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2719426890 For me, the most important aspect of competency standard 12.1 is developing self awareness and the ability to work in a culturally appropriate way with the refugee and migrant people, restoring mental health and psychosocial needs of the affected population which is a major concern. I have improved my understanding about trauma  and advocating care for vulnerable people from diverse backgrounds. Having  learned about this makes me understand that nurses are obligated to provide high quality nursing care that is person centred, culturally responsive, understanding that we  as individuals have different cultures and beliefs which makes us who we are. I feel that i am capable in delivering efficient  care  and service navigation. This skill is essential to me as a student nurse  in other to develop a professional relationship  with my future patients from culturally diverse backgrounds in a respective manner using strength base approach, effective communication in peoples preferred language as well as health promotion and education. 

]]> 2023-09-25 14:16:49 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2719426890 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2734984199  Igbo traditional attire has a unique look which makes us significant. The men wear the embroidered Lions head(isiagu)  patterned clothing, as well as the plain one. It is worn with either a traditional title holders hat (Okpu Agu) or traditional mens stripped hat (which resembles the bobble hat).
The women wear embodied  blouse along with 2 wrappers (usually modern Hollandis or George material), including a head scarf(Gele).

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]]> 2023-10-06 04:13:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2734984199 lilymenyk https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2734999679 WHO. (2023 ) Social Determinant of Health.
https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1]]> 2023-10-06 04:32:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lilymenyk/72578w6kcqegvek9/wish/2734999679