Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health
Basil H. Aboul-Enein (Redaktør) G. Hussein Rassool (Redaktør) Nada Benajiba (Redaktør) Joshua Bernstein (Redaktør) MoezAlIslam E. Faris (Redaktør)
«'This book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals and academics seeking to deepen their understanding of the cultural nuances that shape the health and well-being of Muslim communities. With its thorough exploration of Islamic beliefs and practices related to healthcare, the authors provide invaluable insights into culturally competent care to equip practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to promote positive health outcomes. It is a must-read for anyone involved in public health, medicine, social work, or policymaking, offering practical strategies and interventions that bridge cultural divides and enhance patient care in Muslim contexts.' Zuleyha Keskin, Associate Head of School, Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation, Charles Sturt University, Australia»
Across the world, there are over two billion people practicing the religion of Islam. There is increasing evidence of the value and influence of cultural competency and transcultural health for medical professionals working with these communities.
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Across the world, there are over two billion people practicing the religion of Islam. There is increasing evidence of the value and influence of cultural competency and transcultural health for medical professionals working with these communities. Here, the authors have developed and organized a nuanced approach to cultural competence, simultaneously promoting diversity and insight into the influence and value of Islamic beliefs and practices on positive health. Endorsing culturally competent information, behaviors, and interventions, topics covered include immunization, hygiene, fasting and dietary restrictions, and sexual and reproductive health. This is a definitive resource for public health practitioners operating within Muslim communities and countries as well as for academic courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in public health and health promotion, medicine, social work, and social policy and for continual professional development.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Cambridge University Press
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781009231251
- Utgivelsesår
- 2025
Om forfatteren
Dr. Basil H. Aboul-Enein is an assistant teaching professor at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and a distance-learning tutor of public health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the UK. Dr. Aboul-Enein has previously worked in several academic institutions and previously served as a medical intelligence officer in the United States Air Force. His more than 95 publications focus on topics covering global health issues, public health historiography, public health nutrition, cultural competency in health education, medical humanities, and international health (with a focus on the Middle East and North Africa). Dr. G. Hussein Rassool is the Professor of Islamic psychology at the Centre for Islamic Studies & Civilisations at Charles Sturt University in Australia. He is a leading academic in the areas of Islamic psychology and psychotherapy. He has published over twenty-two books and over 120 papers and reviews in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Nada Benajiba is currently an associate researcher and independent consultant in the field of nutrition. Based at the Regional Designated Center of Nutrition AFRA/IAEA at Ibn Tofaïl University – CNESTEN in Morocco, she is involved in nutrition and public health with an emphasis on cultural components in Arab countries. She is also actively involved in promoting research and leadership capacity-building in nutrition across Africa. Dr. Joshua Bernstein is an associate professor in the Doctor of Education in Health Professions Program at the College of Graduate Health Studies at A. T. Still University in Missouri, USA. He has a Ph.D. in health education and an MA in education, is a certified health education specialist, and is a certified wellness specialist. Dr. MoezAlIslam E. Faris is Professor in the Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Applied Science Private University, Amman, Jordan. He is one of the top authors of Ramadan fasting research. He has previously authored Foods of the Holy Qur'an: A Modern Scientific Perspective, the first scientific book that amalgamates the sacred Holy Qur'anic texts on food and nutrition with contemporary scientific knowledge.
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«'This book is an essential resource for healthcare professionals and academics seeking to deepen their understanding of the cultural nuances that shape the health and well-being of Muslim communities. With its thorough exploration of Islamic beliefs and practices related to healthcare, the authors provide invaluable insights into culturally competent care to equip practitioners with the knowledge and tools needed to promote positive health outcomes. It is a must-read for anyone involved in public health, medicine, social work, or policymaking, offering practical strategies and interventions that bridge cultural divides and enhance patient care in Muslim contexts.' Zuleyha Keskin, Associate Head of School, Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation, Charles Sturt University, Australia»