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My Zimbabwean Culture by https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw en-us 2023-09-09 11:58:58 UTC 2023-10-08 10:32:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-uploads.storage.googleapis.com/2133022060/a2b9074ce2d423a726724a1c5e34ccbc/image.webp My health statement shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2727344229 My name is Blessed. I was born in Zimbabwe, a country in Southern Africa. I migrated to Australia in 2017 with my husband and daughter to seek a better life.
To me, health means physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. Being pain, stress and disease-free, being happy and able to make sound decisions, as well as having time to exercise my spirituality, is what constitutes health to me. Being part of a community and feeling accepted also constitutes being healthy to me. ]]> 2023-10-01 10:00:23 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2727344229 Domain 7: Competency standard 12.1 shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2727354905 Competency standard 12.1 encourages healthcare workers to be self-aware and reflect on of their own culture inorder to be competent in providing the best care. I feel that this is important and as a nurse in future, working with people from Migrant and Refugee backgrounds, I will ensure that I educate myself on their cultural backgrounds, beliefs, and practices. I will achieve this by engaging in conversations with people from those communities, reading relevant literature, as well as attending any training within and outside the organisation I will be working for. This way, I can develop cultural competency and understand some health behaviours and how their culture impacts the health decisions they make. Having gained knowledge on different cultures through learning, I will use that knowledge as a reference point when reflecting on my practice, my beliefs, and my view of people from different cultures from my own. Reflection will form an integral part of my practice as it will give me an opportunity to think about things such as what I did right, what went wrong and how I can improve my interactions with people from different cultural backgrounds and address questions such as how I feel, which subsequently leads to self-awareness.

Reference

Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds COMPETENCY STANDARDS FRAMEWORK FOR CLINICIANS. (2019). https://cbrhl.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Culturally-responsive-clinica.pdf

]]> 2023-10-01 10:26:25 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2727354905 Immigrant health issues shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728305954 Afghanistan is a country in the south-central Asia. This country was affected by war for decades. On arrival in Australia, people from Afghanistan may be suffering from mental health issues such as trauma, post-traumatic stress disorders and depression. Most people migrating from Afghanistan are likely to have been exposed to violence, displacement, poverty, starvation, and some form of abuse during the war that lasted for many years. People lost their loved ones in the war (Kovess-Masfety et al., 2021).

Treatment
One of the ways that are used to assist people with mental health issues is counselling. Mental Health professionals create a safe and private space for individuals to release their emotions and help them improve their coping skills. People with trauma and torture-related mental health problems are referred to specialised torture and trauma services (Australian Refugee Health» Primary Care for People of Refugee Backgrounds, 2016).

Malaria
Refugees from Afghanistan could also present with Malaria, which is a parasitic protozoal disease spread by mosquitoes. The most prevalent and harmful of the five kinds of human malarial parasites is Plasmodium falciparum. According to WHO, 2023, the third-highest malaria burden in the world is in Afghanistan with Plasmodium vivax (P.v.). responsible for 95% of malaria cases in Afghanistan, compared to 5% for Plasmodium falciparum (P.f.). It is also recorded that 76% of Afghans reside in risky areas (WHO, 2023).

Treatment

Patients suspected or confirmed to be infected with falciparum and can swallow are treated with artemether-lumefantrine (Riamet®), which is an oral artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) (Australian Refugee Health» Primary Care for People of Refugee Backgrounds, 2016)

Tuberculosis (TB and LTBI)

Tuberculosis (TB) is still one of the serious public health issues Afghanistan is facing, with thousands of people dying from the infectious disease (WHO, 2023b).

Latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) an asymptomatic condition, can lead to active TB Refugee Health» Primary Care for People of Refugee Backgrounds, 2016).

Treatment

Isoniazid (10mg/kg up to 300mg daily) is the first line preventative treatment for LTBI and is administered for 6–9 months Refugee Health» Primary Care for People of Refugee Backgrounds, 2016).

References
Australian Refugee Health» Primary Care for People of Refugee Backgrounds. (2016). Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide. https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/

WHO. (2023a). Malaria. World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. https://www.emro.who.int/afg/programmes/malaria-leishmaniasis.html

WHO. (2023b). Tuberculosis. World Health Organization - Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean. https://www.emro.who.int/afg/programmes/stop-tuberculosis-stb.html

]]> 2023-10-02 10:08:06 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728305954 Isitshikitsha Dance shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728333454 Zimbabwean people entertain themselves by engaging in different traditional dances and Isitshikitsha dance is one of them. These kinds of dances are also performed during weddings and other happy events.

Reference

Umkhathi Theatre Works. (2013). 1 Isitshikitsha. In YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrsXpmQF4ss

]]> 2023-10-02 10:31:32 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728333454 Traditional Zimbabwean herbal medicines shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728354181 Searsia/ Rhus tenuinervis is a bush medicine found in Zimbabwe. Its roots are used in the treatment of chest pains and severe coughing. They can also be crushed into a powder and rubbed on cheek incisions to treat toothache.

Reference

Luka, K. (2022, November 3). Indigenous herbs in Zimbabwe: 21 Common traditional herbs. Klucky’s Nutrition Reviews. https://kluckysnutritionreviews.com/indigenous-herbs-in-zimbabwe/

]]> 2023-10-02 10:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728354181 Art and Crafts in Zimbabwe shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728399548 Art and crafts are a hobby as well as a means to earn a living in Zimbabwe.

Reference

Sen Nag, O. (2018, December 24). The Culture Of Zimbabwe. WorldAtlas. https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/the-culture-of-zimbabwe.html

]]> 2023-10-02 11:31:37 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728399548 Zimbabwean Cuisine shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728550771 Sadza (Cornmeal) is the staple food in Zimbabwe. It is a thick cornmeal porridge, rich in carbohydrates, that is mainly prepared for lunch or dinner. Sadza can be served with meat, vegetables, stews or beans. This 2-ingredient dish is easy to make and takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients:
Mealie-meal
Boiling water.

Method:
1. Put boiling water in a pot and whisk in the mealie meal until its a paste.
2. Allow the paste to boil for about 7 minutes
3. Whisk in more mealie meal until thick.
4. Use a wooden spoon to break any lumps; continue until smooth.
5. Let it simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Serve with a relish of your choice.

Reference

SADZA SERVED WITH HARD CHICKEN/ROAD RUNNER /BOILING CHICKEN STEW | World Recipes. (2020, September 9). https://worlds-recipes.online/sadza-served-with-hard-chicken-road-runner-boiling-chicken-stew-2/

]]> 2023-10-02 13:16:35 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728550771 Music in Zimbabwe shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728609510 Music forms a huge part of the Zimbabwean culture, and this unique instrument is called the Mbira. It is played on various occasions, including traditional ceremonies such as rain-making ceremonies. The soothing sound of mbira is good for mental health.

References

Mbira Dambatsoko. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?embeds_referring_euri=https%3A%2F%2Frnow.today%2F&source_ve_path=Mjg2NjQsMTY0NTAz&feature=emb_share&v=66TRqLSZ1mQ

]]> 2023-10-02 13:47:08 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728609510 The Victoria falls shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728629650 One of the largest waterfalls in the world, also considered one of the world's wonders, is found in the town called Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. People in Zimbabwe travel to this town for relaxation and rest from everyday life as well as to marvel at the beauty of the Victoria Falls.

References

Victoria Falls - Zimbabwe. (n.d.). Www.youtube.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0LG5rOo_9w

]]> 2023-10-02 13:57:46 UTC https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2728629650 Social determinants for Immigrants and Refugees shanganyeble https://padlet.com/shanganyeble/lpjwlr031sm4dtfw/wish/2736389040
References

ABC News Perth. (2019, October 15). New Australians feel abandoned as they battle social isolation and unemployment | ABC News. Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQpxjnHJi4I

Arora, A. (2022, July 21). Migrants and refugees can struggle to access healthcare in Australia. This is why. SBS News. https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/migrants-and-refugees-can-struggle-to-access-healthcare-in-australia-this-is-why/vko0lzq1e

Cherry, K. (2023, March 4). The Impact of Social Isolation on Mental Health. Verywell Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/the-impact-of-social-isolation-on-mental-health-7185458

Khadem, N. (2023, May 23). “Racism, discrimination and confiscated passports”. This is not a third world problem. This is common among migrants in Australia. ABC News. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-23/one-in-six-migrant-workers-paid-below-the-national-minimum-wage/102383332

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