Sudanese by Macenzie Berglund

Health Beliefs

macenzie2712 — 2024-08-19 06:48:11 UTC

Community profiles for healthcare providers for Sudanese Australians states that Sudanese refugees may be unfamiliar with a formal health system, Australian medical practices, or being treated by a doctor of the opposite gender. Many Sudanese refugees practice herbal and traditional health remedies. These practices are often limited by a lack of availability of herbs and a lack of specialists to prepare them. (Queensland Health,p.3). The Handbook on Muslim patients have food beliefs, e.g. They can only eat certain foods in hospitals relating to their culture. (p.15). Transplants and organ donations: Some Muslims view these procedures as acceptable, and others believe it’s unacceptable. (Queensland Health, p.17).

Reference List:

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

Queensland Health Multicultural Services. (2010). Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Muslim Patients second edition. https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0024/157605/islamgde2ed-s2.pdf

Social Inclusion & Non Discrimination

macenzie2712 — 2024-08-19 08:19:30 UTC

Social inclusion and non-discrimination are critical for the health of Sudanese refugees in Australia. The WHO social determinants can influence a sense of belonging and reduce healthcare access barriers. When refugees feel included and free from discrimination, they are most likely to seek medical care, reduce stress and anxiety, and experience better mental and physical health. (WHO,2023). However, exclusion and discrimination can influence trauma, limit access to essential services, and can worsen health outcomes. Promoting social inclusion and non-discrimination is critical for improving the health and well-being of Sudanese refugees in Australia. (Braveman & Gottlieb,2020)

Reference List:

World Health Organization. (2021). Social determinants of health. World Health Organisation. https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health

Braveman, P., & Gottlieb, L. (2020). The Social Determinants of Health: It’s Time to Consider the Causes of the Causes. Public Health Reports, 129(2), 19–31. https://doi.org/10.1177/00333549141291s206

Common Health Issues

macenzie2712 — 2024-08-19 09:23:05 UTC

The most common health issues among Sudanese Refugees are immunisations, Vitamin D deficiency, and infectious diseases. According to the Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide, immunisations are the most common health concern. This is because when refugees enter Australia, they are under-immunised. Although refugees may have received immunisations overseas, they are more likely not to have their proof of immunisations. A full catch-up immunisation is recommended if they don't have written immunisation documentation. 50-98% of adults and 90-98% of children refugees have incomplete immunisations. A treatment option can be free immunisations to address how important they are to prevent infectious diseases. (Australian refugee Health, n.d).

Reference List:

Immunisation» Australian Refugee Health. (n.d.). https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/immunisation/

Reflective Framework

macenzie2712 — 2024-08-24 07:28:29 UTC

For me, the critical idea in Domain 1.2 is that nurses should "recognise the impact of refugee-like experiences, such as traumatic events and post-traumatic stress disorders."(Framework,2019). I have developed my understanding of these experiences into account when doing "assessments, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care." (Framework,2019). Having learned these, I now realise how to apply this care to modify their approach and provide trauma-informed care. This understanding will be critical in the workplace because I can understand refugees better. This is because I have not expanded my knowledge, but I will now have an understanding. Previously, I felt nervous; this might be due to not knowing their background and what they went through.

Reference List:

Migrant and Refugee Women’s Health Partnership. (2019). Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds COMPETENCY STANDARDS FRAMEWORK FOR CLINICIANS. https://culturaldiversityhealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Culturally-responsive-clinical-practice-Working-with-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-Jan2019.pdf

Food

macenzie2712 — 2024-08-26 04:17:52 UTC

Sudanese people are hospitable and welcome everyone to join them for food. Sudanese cuisine is diverse and differs across the regions. Sudanese cuisine is a unique mix between Eastern and Middle Eastern African cuisines. The cuisines contain bread, desserts, gravies, fresh and cooked salads, lime, peanuts, rice dishes, sweet and savoury pastries and stews. According to the Muslim Halal laws, the most common meats in Sudan are beef, camel, fish, chicken, and lamb. Food in Sudan is mainly eaten with the hands. Some foods include Gourrassa (flatbread), Kajaik (fish stew), and Kawaari (soup). (Chiefs Pencil,2022).

Reference List:

Hamid, M. (2022, October 9). The Top 10 Most Popular Foods in Sudan. Chef’s Pencil. https://www.chefspencil.com/most-popular-foods-in-sudan/

Dress

macenzie2712 — 2024-08-26 04:47:05 UTC

Sudanese dress traditions are important for the South Sudanese people because they show others the status and social class of that individual. It describes what clan or even tribe they are from and even their gender. The men wear a long, wide-sleeved, fitting white robe called a jalabiya. The reason why it is a light colour is that it reduces heat. They also wear a headdress and shoes. The women take good care of their traditional outfits. The girls first wear their formal clothes at the age of 12. Women wear bright-coloured clothes with patterns on them. They also wear a headdress and shoes. (Spotlight on Culture,2022).

Reference List:

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

Music

macenzie2712 — 2024-08-26 07:11:09 UTC

In Sudan, the traditional music they listen to is Western music styles; these include hip-hop and reggae. A popular music style known as Sudanese fusion combines Arabic and African rhythms. The Sudanese also have a tradition of dancing in ethnic groups. (South Sudan,2024). The instruments Sudanese play are the Rababa (guitar), Umkiki (one-stringed violin), and Nuggara (drums). (Music Africa,2023). The Sudanese have a dance that is called the Hadandawa dance. The Beja tribe performs this, and they are famous for being sword and knife makers. (Universal Tongue,2013)

Reference List:

Dance. (2013). Universal Tongue. Universal Tongue. https://www.universaltongue.com/dance-style-hh#:~:text=HADANDAWA%20DANCE%20is%20a%20dance

South Sudan | Facts, Map, People, & History. (n.d.). Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/place/South-Sudan#ref300727

Traditional music instruments in Sudan. (2023, January 6). Music in Africa. https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/traditional-music-instruments-sudan