Sudanese Culture by

Traditional Medicine

tehanijaye14 — 2024-08-27 03:32:28 UTC

In Sudanese culture, traditional medicine has been used for a long time and is derived from their natural herbs and plants. Ocimum Basilicum is a plant found to grow in the wild in Sudan (Kuhnert & Karar, 2017, p. 95). Traditional healers in Sudan have used this plant as a treatment for Jaundice by infusing the plant into the blood. It is said that Ocimum Basilicum has " many biological properties like antimicrobial, antimalarial and antioxidant properties" (Kuhnert & Karar, 2017, p. 95). Its many properties have been a big reason for its long used in Sudanese culture.

Kuhnert, N., & Karar, M. E. (2017). Herbal drugs from Sudan: Traditional uses and phytoconstituents. Pharmacognosy Reviews, 11(22), 83. https://doi.org/10.4103/phrev.phrev_15_15

Sudanese Food

tehanijaye14 — 2024-08-27 03:44:13 UTC

Miris or Sudanese Lamb Fat Stew is a traditional stew that is a made up of onions, sheep's fat and dried okra as the main ingredients. Other ingredients such as potatoes may also be included. This dish can be served on its own or with porridge or flatbread. Sheep and lamb fat are a commonly used ingredient for Sudanese dishes as well as Lebanese or North African dishes.

This dish is normally eaten in a communal style where all dishes, including sides are placed in the center of a table and shared among friends and family.

Nzeribe, N. (2022, July 14). Miris (Sudanese lamb fat stew) - African Food Network. African Food Network. https://afrifoodnetwork.com/recipes/miris-sudanese-lamb-fat-stew/

Principal Health Issue that those from Sudan may face.

tehanijaye14 — 2024-08-27 05:19:15 UTC

Sudan is a country found in Northeast Africa which has a population of almost 47 million. Since April 2023, they have faced internal conflicts which have left many in trouble (International Rescue Committee, 2024). Due to this, many Sudanese have to flee there country to safer ones like Australia. A common health concern a refugee from Sudan may present with is Malaria. Malaria is a mosquito spread, parasitic infection (Phillips & Francis, 2015). Malaria is easily spread but also easily treated in Australia by Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) which is a combination if drugs that help fight off the malaria parasite (Mayo clinic, 2023).

International Rescue Committee. (2024, June 24). Crisis in Sudan: What is happening and how to help | International Rescue Committee (IRC). Www.rescue.org. https://www.rescue.org/article/crisis-sudan-what-happening-and-how-help

Phillips, C., & Francis, J. (2015). Malaria» Australian Refugee Health. Refugeehealthguide.org.au. https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/malaria/

Mayo clinic. (2023, February 9). Malaria - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic. Mayoclinic.org; MAYO CLINIC. https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/malaria/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20351190

Domain 1: Clinical Expert

tehanijaye14 — 2024-08-27 12:37:05 UTC

Through my nursing career, I will come across people from all walks of life. Standard 1.2 talks about how important it is in my nursing career to make sure I take into account a refugee's personal life experiences (migrant and refugee women's health partnership, 2019). Being able to understand how much a different life may affect their personal health is so very important for me as a nurse as I aim to make all my patients as comfortable as possible. From reading this document, I have realised that being able to show understanding to my patients will make their stay in my care far more comfortable.

MIGRANT AND REFUGEE WOMEN’S HEALTH PARTNERSHIP. (2019). Culturally

responsive clinical practice: Working with people from migrant and refugee backgrounds: January 2019. https://culturaldiversityhealth.org.au/

Social Inclusion and Non-Discrimination

tehanijaye14 — 2024-08-28 13:11:53 UTC

The WHO recognises social determinants of health as non-medical factors that can have a negative or positive influence on a person health equity (World Health Organization, 2024). Discrimination and exclusion have been identified by Szaflarski & Bauldry as "a major stressor and influence on migrant health" (2019). Being inclusive and not discriminating against patients from other countries means that they have better chance of a healthy life and a better experience in ones care. Discrimination in the health care setting and also in everyday life has a negative impact in the mental and physical wellbeing of our refugee patients (Szaflarski & Bauldry, 2019, p.1).

Szaflarski, M., & Bauldry, S. (2019). The Effects of Perceived Discrimination on Immigrant and Refugee Physical and Mental Health | Emerald Insight. Doi.org. https://doi.org/10.1108//S1057-6290201919

World Health Organization. (2024). Social determinants of health. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/health-topics/social-determinants-of-health#tab=tab_1

Sudanese Traditional Dress

tehanijaye14 — 2024-08-28 13:23:44 UTC

The Thobe is a traditonal dress that is worn by women in Sudan. It has been worn by these women for centuries and are usually a clothing item that has been passed down through generations of Sudanese women (Someoneyouknow, 2024). The Thobe is a dress that women use to symoblise there womanhood and their culture by providing modesty and keeping the women feeling graceful (Someoneyouknow, 2024). These dresses help Sudanese women express their great pride towards their culture and help them feel a sense of identity (Someoneyouknow, 2024). The Thobe is a beautiful piece of historical dress that has many meanings and feelings attached to it for the women of Sudan.

Someoneyouknow. (2024, April 15). Regal Fabrics. Regal Fabrics. https://regalfabricgallery.com/blogs/article/the-colorful-world-of-sudanese-thobes-toub?srsltid=AfmBOoqaop-GqdjWvhWiyJj5SFanCDGQk1MrQrvPLhnJbex35xmS87oC

History of Sudan

tehanijaye14 — 2024-08-28 14:12:00 UTC

Sudan is a country in Northeast Africa. The countries name originates from an Arabic saying "bilād al-sūdān"(CIA, n.d.). This means "the land of the blacks" which came from the medieval Arab geographers (Collins, 2023). Prior to 2011, Sudan was the largest African country where it covered 2% of the worlds land mass. After 2011, Sudan and South Sudan decided to become to independent countries (Collins, 2023). Sudan was settled by Arab nationals for most of their current history which then led into their current government which is a British-Egyptian (CIA, n.d.). Despite being a British colony, the Sudanese have widely adopted Islam while also keeping in touch with their traditional African culture and their roots (Collins, 2023).

CIA. (n.d.). Sudan - The World Factbook. Www.cia.gov. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/sudan/

Collins, R. (2023, August 14). History of Sudan | Events, People, Dates, Map, & Facts | Britannica. Www.britannica.com. https://www.britannica.com/topic/history-of-Sudan