Syria by Alayia Williams https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql NUR220: Culture Project- Alanah Simmons, Alayia Williams, Annalyce Papo-Ramsey, Drew Torrence en-us 2023-05-23 17:22:05 UTC 2023-05-28 13:41:50 UTC hello@padlet.com williamsaw1998 https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603700923
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The CDC (2021) also reports that approximately 90% of population practices Islam, 74% of total population are Sunni, and 16% Shia. ]]> 2023-05-24 19:50:17 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603747451 Priority Health conditions for Syrian Refugee population williamsaw1998 https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603752279
  • Anemia
  • Diabetes
  • Hypertension
  • Mental Health
    • ]]>     2023-05-24 19:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603752279     https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603758599 -Being refugees of war impacts parents' ability to adapt to their environment. Their trauma hindered them from learning a new language and healthcare system.
    -Missing appointments due to lack of transportation, and navigating medical facilities.
    - Disappointed with American emergency department wait times. In Syria, they would be seen right away. Coming to America they were shocked by the long waiting times.  
    (Alwan et al., 2020)]]>     2023-05-24 20:05:12 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603758599     williamsaw1998 https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603763501 - Familiar with and tend to engage with western medical model.
    - Physicians are seen as decision makers.
    Common values and beliefs that may impact heath and healthcare decisions:
    • Same gender provider
    • Long gowns for modesty
    • Specific dietary restrictions
    • Fasting and or refusing certain medical practices during religious observance days (ex: Ramadan)
    • Less likely to consider conditions chronic in nature
    • Uncomfortable discussing certain sensitive issues 
    • Refusing consent for organ donation or autopsy
    (CDC, 2021)
    ]]>     2023-05-24 20:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603763501     Alternative medicine commonly used https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603766462 > Olive oil on an empty stomach is used to prevent anemia.
    > Grilled onions heal the flu.
    >Garlic is used to treat hair loss from alopecia areata.
    (Sakr, 2017)]]>     2023-05-24 20:15:43 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2603766462     apaporamsey https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606168562 The Syrian civil war (2011-present) between the government regime and domestic forces has cause many refugees to dwell in neighboring countries. 

    Turkey holds approximately 3.5 million refugees, which is the largest refugee population held in a country worldwide.

    ]]>     2023-05-26 12:46:25 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606168562     https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606970339 The UN Refugee Agency calls the Syrian war to be the " biggest humanitarian and refugee crisis of our time and a continuing cause of suffering" 

    Over 90 % of Syrians live under the poverty line with 12.1 million considered to have food insecurity. 

    If interested individuals can donate at the following website : https://www.unrefugees.org/emergencies/syria/]]>     2023-05-27 22:36:35 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606970339     https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606972271 The article, "The Syrian Refugee Crisis : What Nurses Need to Know", was written by Esmihan Almontaser (RN) with collaborator Steven Baumann (RN, PhD) to break the perceptions and stereotypes perceived by healthcare providers.

    -Researchers found that healthcare professional has preconceived bias towards Muslim and Arab population.

    IMPROVE CULTURAL COMPETENCY 
    -Healthcare systems need to provide translational services.
    - Provide Halal food for comfort.
    - Assist in providing generic forms of medicine without pork or alcohol derivatives.

    ]]>     2023-05-27 22:46:55 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606972271     https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606972435 2023-05-27 22:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2606972435 References https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2607001042 Alwan RM, Schumacher DJ, Cicek-Okay S, Jernigan S, Beydoun A, Salem T, Vaughn LM. Beliefs, perceptions, and behaviors impacting healthcare utilization of Syrian refugee children. PLoS One. 2020 Aug 7;15(8):e0237081. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0237081. PMID: 32764783; PMCID: PMC7413502. 
    Sakr, R. (2017). Traditional Medicine in Syria:  Knowledge, Beliefs & Experiences. In Syria Trust for Development (pp. 72–78). essay, icdst.
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2021, March 17). Syrian Refugee Health Profile. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/profiles/syrian/index.html 

    ]]>     2023-05-28 01:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2607001042     williamsaw1998 https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2607015973 (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2021)]]> 2023-05-28 02:49:42 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2607015973 https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2607177317 How can healthcare workers help Syrian refugees?. How can Healthcare Workers Help Syrian Refugees? - Thomas Jefferson University. (2018, June 14). https://www.jefferson.edu/university/news/2018/06/14/How-healthcare-workers-can-help-Syrian-Refugees.html 

    Syrian refugee crisis: Aid, Statistics and News: USA FOR UNHCR. Syrian Refugee Crisis: Aid, Statistics and News | USA for UNHCR. (n.d.). https://www.unrefugees.org/emergencies/syria/ ]]>     2023-05-28 13:41:50 UTC https://padlet.com/williamsaw1998/ljh4k5hv24rl6aql/wish/2607177317