Multicultural Blog by Emerina Mudyiravanji https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt by Emerina Mudyiravanji en-us 2023-10-11 12:19:59 UTC 2023-10-12 03:50:44 UTC hello@padlet.com What is health? amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741718277 To me, health is being able to live freely without any type of illness. Health is also something we all want to have as well as something we all have the right to.]]> 2023-10-11 12:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741718277 Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741749756 For me, Domain 7 is a vital competency standard that highlights the importance of "cultural responsiveness, reflexivity and self-awareness" throughout healthcare. After further reading about this domain, I want to ensure that I am a culturally sensitive nurse. This understanding is vital to my nursing journey as I want to ensure nothing impacts my patients negatively. Additional reading on this domain has also reminded me that it is my job to ensure that I am aware of policies or systemic biases that may be present. This reminds me of how much of an important role I will be playing as a nurse and what things I should be looking our for. 

As I come from a migrant family, I think about all those positive experiences and how the nurses I interacted with were culturally sensitive to my culture. In future, I want to provide a similar positive experience. ]]> 2023-10-11 12:48:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741749756 WHO Social Determinants amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741780527 The World Health Organisation, also known as WHO, referred to social determinants of health as other factors influencing an individual's health outcomes (WHO, 2023). Three examples of social determinants include education, food insecurity and housing, basic amenities and the environment. 

Education impacts migrants as individuals who do not have higher levels of education have been found to have worse health (Gumà et al., 2019). Education impacts migrants at different levels and has long-term impacts on them (Gumà et al., 2019). In relation to education, Australian migrants often do not know how they can take care of their health (R)

Food insecurity impacts migrants as they cannot have food consistently, which allows them to live a healthy lifestyle (AIHW, 2016). In relation to food insecurity, Australian migrants often come to Australia with health issues that result from their food insecurity; this includes issues such as diabetes and other adverse health outcomes (AIHW, 2016).

Housing, basic amenities and the environment impact migrants as poor housing qualities negatively impact an individual's health (Gumà et al., 2019). Migrants living in houses with overcrowding, mould and toxins can negatively impact their health. Therefore, better housing and environment minimise these impacts when they come to Australia.

World Health Organization. (2023). Social Determinants of Health: Key Concepts. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/questions-and-answers/item/social-determinants-of-health-key-concepts

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 2016. Australia's health 2016. Australia's health series no. 15. Cat. no. AUS 199. Canberra: AIHW
]]> 2023-10-11 13:07:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741780527 The Land of Zimbabwe amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741842832 Zimbabwe is the country where I was born. Zimbabwe is located in Southern Africa and has a population of 15 million.

Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (2018). Flag of Zimbabwe. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/flag-of-Zimbabwe . ]]> 2023-10-11 13:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741842832 Jerusarema Dance amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741857964 This dance can be done at funerals, before hunting and for the military when preparing them for war (UNESCO, 2023)

UNESCO - Mbende jerusarema dance. Intangible Cultural Heritage. (2023). https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/mbende-jerusarema-dance-00169 

]]> 2023-10-11 13:50:48 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741857964 Traditional Sport amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741862458 Football is mainly played in times of celebration and fun with family and friends. ]]> 2023-10-11 13:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741862458 Pentecostal Religion amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741872868 70% of Zimbabwe's population is pentecostal - with the dominant church being called Zaoga ministries which has the purpose of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ (Togarasei, 2016).

Togarasei, L. (2016). Historicising Pentecostal Christianity in Zimbabwe. Studia Historiae Ecclesiasticae (SHE), 42(2). https://doi.org/10.17159/2412-4265/2016/103 ]]> 2023-10-11 13:59:24 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741872868 Traditional Food amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741883182 Sadza is a traditional meal that can be eaten at any time of the day for Zimbabweans. It is served with any meat and vegetables, also known as "nenyama nemuriwo" 

]]> 2023-10-11 14:05:03 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741883182 Zumbani Leaf amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741887580 Zumbani is a plant that is used to treat respiratory illnesses. It is placed in hold water and ready to drink (Mfengu et al., 2021).

Mfengu, M. O., Shauli, M., Engwa, G. A., Musarurwa, H. T., & Sewani-Rusike, C. R. (2021). Lippia javanica (Zumbani) herbal tea infusion attenuates allergic airway inflammation via inhibition of th2 cell activation and suppression of oxidative stress. BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies, 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-021-03361-8 ]]> 2023-10-11 14:07:30 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741887580 Traditional Art amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741894562 Traditional Zimbabwean art usually consists of stone and wooden carvings similar to this one here. ]]> 2023-10-11 14:11:19 UTC https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2741894562 Afghanistan Refugee Health Concerns amaifafie https://padlet.com/amaifafie/ec5oi4v5q770eibt/wish/2742038818 Afghanistan is situated in Central Asia, with a population of 34 million. In Australia, the number of Afghanistan refugees is growing in Australia (R). However, Afghanistan refugees are Australia's 26th largest migrant community in Australia (Pier, 2023).

Hepatitis B Virus is a "silent killer" among Afghanistan refugees, as many do not know they have it (WHO, 2016). Hepatitis B impacts the liver and can cause many complications. An available treatment option, as stated by the Rufegee Health guide, includes Antiviral medication or management for HPBV by a clinician, which can be seen upon screening.

Mental Health Issues refer to mental conditions that impact one's behaviour. There are many different types, including anxiety and depression. Afghanistan refugees have a high risk of mental health issues after dealing with previous challenges in Afghan. As stated by the Refugee Health guide, a treatment option that is available includes accessing free services such as Foundation House and the NSW Service for Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS).

Gastrointestinal Disorders refer to diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract. These include constipation and Helicobacter pylori. Afghanistan refugees are found to have gastrointestinal disorders due to previous food insecurity conditions. As stated by the Refugee Health Guide, an available treatment option include drug therapy with drugs such as proton pump inhibitor, clarithromycin and amoxicillin.

Pier, N. E. (2023). Afghan culture - afghans in Australia. Cultural Atlas. https://culturalatlas.sbs.com.au/afghan-culture/afghan-culture-afghans-in-australia

World Health Organization. (n.d.). Hepatitis is a silent killer: Only 1 in 20 Afghans with viral hepatitis know they have the disease. World Health Organization. https://www.emro.who.int/afg/afghanistan-news/hepatitis-day-2016.html
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