Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Ahmed M Abdel-Khalek |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: The majority of published research in quality of life (QOL), subjective well-being (SWB), and religiosity has been carried out on Western populations. The objective of this study was to explore the associations between QOL, SWB, and religiosity in an Arabic, Muslim, and understudied sample. METHODS: A convenience sample of 224 Kuwait University undergraduates was recruited. Their ages ranged from 18 to 28 years. The Arabic version of the World Health Organization QOL scale-Brief (WHOQOL-Bref), along with six self-rating scales of physical health, mental health, happiness, satisfaction with life, religiosity, and strength of religious belief were used. The test-retest reliabilities of all the scales ranged between 0.72 and 0.88, indicating good temporal stability. All the correlations of the scales with criteria were significant and ranged from 0.39 to 0.65 indicating from acceptable to good criterion-related validity. RESULTS: Sex-related differences were significant favoring men in nine out of the 13 scales. All the 66 correlations but two were significant and positive. The principal components analysis followed by varimax orthogonal rotation yielded two factors: "Quality of life and well-being" and "Religiosity". CONCLUSIONS: Based on the significant and positive correlations between QOL, SWB, and religiosity, it was concluded that religiosity may be considered as a salient component of, and a contributing factor to, QOL among this sample of Muslim college students. Therefore, Islamic beliefs and practices may have the potential to be integrated in the psychotherapeutic procedures among Muslim clients. |
Publication | Quality of Life Research: An International Journal of Quality of Life Aspects of Treatment, Care and Rehabilitation |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 8 |
Pages | 1133-1143 |
Date | Oct 2010 |
Journal Abbr | Qual Life Res |
DOI | 10.1007/s11136-010-9676-7 |
ISSN | 1573-2649 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20585988 |
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Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Raafat Y Afifi |
Abstract | Most of the currently accepted western basic principles of ethics in research are consistent with the instructions of Islam. This statement may come as a surprise to some western researchers. In this article, I will discuss why Islam rejects secularization and this is not because the ethical principles embedded in Islam's teachings are archaic and out of touch with current realities. In addition, I will point out the agreement between general broad principles of research ethics and Islamic teachings concerning life; this would show clearly that Islam has addressed the regulation of ethics in research more than 14 centuries ago. |
Publication | International Journal of Surgery (London, England) |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 5 |
Pages | 292-296 |
Date | Oct 2007 |
Journal Abbr | Int J Surg |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ijsu.2006.04.011 |
ISSN | 1743-9159 |
Short Title | Biomedical research ethics |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/17933692 |
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Most of the currently accepted western basic principles of ethics in research are consistent with the instructions of Islam. This statement may come as a surprise to some western researchers. In this article, I will discuss why Islam rejects secularization and this is not because the ethical principles embedded in Islam’s teachings are archaic and out of touch with current realities. In addition, I will point out the agreement between general broad principles of research ethics and Islamic teachings concerning life; this would show clearly that Islam has addressed the regulation of ethics in research more than 14 centuries ago.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Raafat Y Afifi |
Abstract | In part I of this article I discussed why Islam rejects secularization and this is not because the ethical principles embedded in Islam's teachings are archaic and out of touch with current realities. In addition, I pointed out the agreement between general broad principles of research ethics and Islamic teachings concerning life; which showed clearly that Islam has addressed the regulation of ethics in research more than 14 centuries ago. In this part, I will address two controversial issues concerning women's rights and age of consent for children as possible research subjects in a Muslim community. |
Publication | International Journal of Surgery (London, England) |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 381-383 |
Date | Dec 2007 |
Journal Abbr | Int J Surg |
DOI | 10.1016/j.ijsu.2006.04.010 |
ISSN | 1743-9159 |
Short Title | Biomedical research ethics |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/18078683 |
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In part I of this article I discussed why Islam rejects secularization and this is not because the ethical principles embedded in Islam’s teachings are archaic and out of touch with current realities. In addition, I pointed out the agreement between general broad principles of research ethics and Islamic teachings concerning life; which showed clearly that Islam has addressed the regulation of ethics in research more than 14 centuries ago. In this part, I will address two controversial issues concerning women’s rights and age of consent for children as possible research subjects in a Muslim community.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Aida I Al-Aqeel |
Abstract | We are at a time of unprecedented increase in knowledge of rapidly changing technology. Such biotechnology especially when it involves human subjects raises complex ethical, legal, social and religious issues. A World Health Organization expert consultation concluded that "genetics advances will only be acceptable if their application is carried out ethically, with due regard to autonomy, justice, education and the beliefs and resources of each nation and community." Public health authorities are increasingly concerned by the high rate of births with genetic disorders especially in developing countries where Muslims are a majority. Therefore, it is imperative to scrutinize the available methods of prevention and management of genetic disorders. A minimum level of cultural awareness is a necessary prerequisite for the delivery of care that is culturally sensitive, especially in Islamic countries. Islam presents a complete moral, ethical, and medical framework, it is a religion which encompasses the secular with the spiritual, the mundane with the celestial and hence forms the basis of the ethical, moral and even juridical attitudes and laws towards any problem or situation. Islamic teachings carry a great deal of instructions for health promotion and disease prevention including hereditary and genetic disorders, therefore, we will discuss how these teachings play an important role in the diagnostic, management and preventive measures including: genomic research; population genetic screening pre-marital screening, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis; assisted reproduction technology; stem cell therapy; genetic counseling and others. |
Publication | Saudi Medical Journal |
Volume | 26 |
Issue | 12 |
Pages | 1862-1870 |
Date | Dec 2005 |
Journal Abbr | Saudi Med J |
ISSN | 0379-5284 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/16380763 |
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We are at a time of unprecedented increase in knowledge of rapidly changing technology. Such biotechnology especially when it involves human subjects raises complex ethical, legal, social and religious issues. A World Health Organization expert consultation concluded that “genetics advances will only be acceptable if their application is carried out ethically, with due regard to autonomy, justice, education and the beliefs and resources of each nation and community.” Public health authorities are increasingly concerned by the high rate of births with genetic disorders especially in developing countries where Muslims are a majority. Therefore, it is imperative to scrutinize the available methods of prevention and management of genetic disorders. A minimum level of cultural awareness is a necessary prerequisite for the delivery of care that is culturally sensitive, especially in Islamic countries. Islam presents a complete moral, ethical, and medical framework, it is a religion which encompasses the secular with the spiritual, the mundane with the celestial and hence forms the basis of the ethical, moral and even juridical attitudes and laws towards any problem or situation. Islamic teachings carry a great deal of instructions for health promotion and disease prevention including hereditary and genetic disorders, therefore, we will discuss how these teachings play an important role in the diagnostic, management and preventive measures including: genomic research; population genetic screening pre-marital screening, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis; assisted reproduction technology; stem cell therapy; genetic counseling and others.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | M A Albar |
Abstract | Genetic counselling is the process by which an individual or a family obtains information about a genetic condition that may affect them, so that they can take the appropriate decisions about marriage, reproduction and health management. Islamic teaching encourages counselling and stresses that the counsellor should be considerate, compassionate and should keep the secrets of the person or family involved. He/she should not impose his/her views on the clients. Some Arab countries encourage premarital medical examination to detect carriers of common hereditary diseases such as thalassaemia. However, this is still controversial, as it infringes the human rights of individuals. Reproductive options open to carriers of hereditary diseases are outlined in this paper, such as prenatal diagnosis, adoption, donation of a sperm, ova or preembryo and preimplantation diagnosis, and their acceptability within Islam is discussed. |
Publication | Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal = La Revue De Santé De La Méditerranée Orientale = Al-Majallah Al-Ṣiḥḥīyah Li-Sharq Al-Mutawassiṭ |
Volume | 5 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 1129-1133 |
Date | Nov 1999 |
Journal Abbr | East. Mediterr. Health J |
ISSN | 1020-3397 |
Short Title | Counselling about genetic disease |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/11924100 |
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Genetic counselling is the process by which an individual or a family obtains information about a genetic condition that may affect them, so that they can take the appropriate decisions about marriage, reproduction and health management. Islamic teaching encourages counselling and stresses that the counsellor should be considerate, compassionate and should keep the secrets of the person or family involved. He/she should not impose his/her views on the clients. Some Arab countries encourage premarital medical examination to detect carriers of common hereditary diseases such as thalassaemia. However, this is still controversial, as it infringes the human rights of individuals. Reproductive options open to carriers of hereditary diseases are outlined in this paper, such as prenatal diagnosis, adoption, donation of a sperm, ova or preembryo and preimplantation diagnosis, and their acceptability within Islam is discussed.
Type | Book |
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Author | Dariusch Atighetchi |
Series | International library of ethics, law, and the new medicine |
Series Number | 31 |
Place | New York |
Publisher | Springer |
Date | 2007 |
# of Pages | 375 |
ISBN | 9781402049613 |
Short Title | Islamic bioethics |
Library Catalog | Open WorldCat |
Call Number | R725.59 .A884 2007 |
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This book presents a critical analysis of the debate at the religious, legal and political level sparked off by the introduction of new biomedical technologies (cloning, genetics, organ transplants, IVF, etc.) in Muslim countries. It compares the positions of “classic” Muslim law and contemporary religious authorities; laws in Muslim countries; the attitudes and concrete behaviour of populations, families and individuals, as well as the regulations of medical associations, bioethics committees etc.. The result is a mosaic of positions which are often different (including from the point of view of ethics) but all in pursuit of legitimisation according to the Koran and the Shari’a. The work has an interdisciplinary approach, drawing on law, sociology, anthropology, politics and the history of science. For this reason it will be of interest to scholars and operators in a wide variety of disciplines and fields.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Bishara S Atiyeh |
Author | Mohamed Kadry |
Author | Shady N Hayek |
Author | Ramzi S Musharafieh |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Plastic surgeons are called upon to perform aesthetic surgery on patients of every gender, race, lifestyle, and religion. Currently, it may seem natural that cosmetic surgery should be perceived as permissible, and in our modern liberal age, it seems strange to attempt justifying certain surgical acts in the light of a particular cultural or religious tradition. Yet every day, cruel realities demonstrate that although the foremost intention of any scripture or tradition has been mainly to promote religious and moral values, most religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, invariably affect human behavior and attitude deeply, dictating some rigid positions regarding critical health issues. METHODS: A Web search was conducted, and the literature was reviewed using the Medline search tool. RESULTS: Islamic law closely regulates and governs the life of every Muslim. Bioethical deliberation is inseparable from the religion itself, which emphasizes continuities between body and mind, between material and spiritual realms, and between ethics and jurisprudence. CONCLUSIONS: The rule in Islam is that individuals should be satisfied with the way Allah has created them. Islam welcomes, however, the practice of plastic surgery as long as it is done for the benefit of patients. Even if it clearly considers "changing the creation of Allah" as unlawful, Islamic law is ambiguous regarding cosmetic surgery. Its objection to cosmetic surgery is not absolute. It is rather an objection to exaggeration and extremism. It has been mentioned that "Allah is beautiful and loves beauty." |
Publication | Aesthetic Plastic Surgery |
Volume | 32 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 1-10 |
Date | Jan 2008 |
Journal Abbr | Aesthetic Plast Surg |
DOI | 10.1007/s00266-007-9040-7 |
ISSN | 0364-216X |
Short Title | Aesthetic surgery and religion |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/17968614 |
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Background: Plastic surgeons are called upon to perform aesthetic surgery on patients of every gender, race, lifestyle, and religion. Currently, it may seem natural that cosmetic surgery should be perceived as permissible, and in our modern liberal age, it seems strange to attempt justifying certain surgical acts in the light of a particular cultural or religious tradition. Yet every day, cruel realities demonstrate that although the foremost intention of any scripture or tradition has been mainly to promote religious and moral values, most religions, including Christianity, Islam, and Judaism, invariably affect human behavior and attitude deeply, dictating some rigid positions regarding critical health issues. Methods: A Web search was conducted, and the literature was reviewed using the Medline search tool. Results: Islamic law closely regulates and governs the life of every Muslim. Bioethical deliberation is inseparable from the religion itself, which emphasizes continuities between body and mind, between material and spiritual realms, and between ethics and jurisprudence. Conclusions: The rule in Islam is that individuals should be satisfied with the way Allah has created them. Islam welcomes, however, the practice of plastic surgery as long as it is done for the benefit of patients. Even if it clearly considers “changing the creation of Allah” as unlawful, Islamic law is ambiguous regarding cosmetic surgery. Its objection to cosmetic surgery is not absolute. It is rather an objection to exaggeration and extremism. It has been mentioned that “Allah is beautiful and loves beauty.”
Type | Book |
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Editor | Jonathan E Brockopp |
Editor | Thomas Eich |
Place | Columbia, S.C |
Publisher | University of South Carolina Press |
Date | 2008 |
ISBN | 9781570037535 |
Short Title | Muslim Medical Ethics |
Library Catalog | library.bu.edu Library Catalog |
Call Number | R725.59 .M87 2008 |
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Muslim Medical Ethics draws on the work of historians, health-care professionals, theologians, and social scientists to produce an interdisciplinary view of medical ethics in Muslim societies and of the impact of caring for Muslim patients in non-Muslim societies. Edited by Jonathan E. Brockopp and Thomas Eich, the volume challenges traditional presumptions of theory and practice to demonstrate the ways in which Muslims balance respect for their heritage with the health issues of a modern world. Like members of many other faiths, Muslims are deeply engaged by the technological challenges posed by modern biomedicine, and they respond to those challenges with enormous creativity--whether as patients, doctors, or religious scholars. Muslim Medical Ethics demonstrates that religiously based cultural norms often inform medical practice, and vice versa, in an ongoing discourse. The contributors map the breadth and boundaries of this discourse through discussions of contested issues on the cutting edge of ethical debates, from fertilized embryos in Saudi Arabia to patient autonomy in Toronto, from organ trafficking in Egypt to sterilization in Tanzania. As the authors illustrate, the effects of Muslim medical ethics have ramifications beyond the Muslim world. With growing populations of Muslims in North America and Europe, Western physicians and health-care workers should be educated on the special needs of this category of patients. In every essay the richness of the Islamic tradition is visible. In the premodern period Muslim physicians were considered among the best in the world, building and improving on Greek and Indian traditions. Muslim physicians today continue that tradition while incorporating scientific advances. Scholars of Islamic law work closely with physicians to develop ethical guidelines for national and international bodies, and individual Muslims take full advantage of advances in medicine and religious law, combining them with the wisdom of Sufism and traditions of family and community. This exploration of Muslim medical ethics is therefore a foray into the richness and sophistication of the Islamic tradition itself. Designed as an engaging point of entrance for students in religious studies, anthropology, ethics, and medical humanities, this pathbreaking volume also has utility for health-care professionals and policy makers.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | David J Carter |
Author | Anahita Rashidi |
Abstract | Psychotherapists' knowledge and understanding of Muslim women's culture is essential for them to effectively treat patients. Muslim women's culture is based on Islam, which permeates their thinking patterns, their interaction with themselves and others, and all activities of their daily lives. Western psychotherapy ineffectively treats Muslim women because its individualistic and fragmented method is contrary to the Muslim population's holistic spiritual approach to life. This article provides a theoretical integration of Eastern and Western therapeutic concepts for Muslim women, to promote a more effective therapeutic approach for this population residing in the United States. |
Publication | Holistic Nursing Practice |
Volume | 18 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 152-159 |
Date | 2004 May-Jun |
Journal Abbr | Holist Nurs Pract |
ISSN | 0887-9311 |
Short Title | East meets West |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/15222603 |
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Psychotherapists’ knowledge and understanding of Muslim women’s culture is essential for them to effectively treat patients. Muslim women’s culture is based on Islam, which permeates their thinking patterns, their interaction with themselves and others, and all activities of their daily lives. Western psychotherapy ineffectively treats Muslim women because its individualistic and fragmented method is contrary to the Muslim population’s holistic spiritual approach to life. This article provides a theoretical integration of Eastern and Western therapeutic concepts for Muslim women, to promote a more effective therapeutic approach for this population residing in the United States.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | A S Daar |
Author | A B al Khitamy |
Abstract | Islamic bioethics derives from a combination of principles, duties and rights, and, to a certain extent, a call to virtue. In Islam, bioethical decision-making is carried out within a framework of values derived from revelation and tradition. It is intimately linked to the broad ethical teachings of the Qur'an and the tradition of the Prophet Muhammed, and thus to the interpretation of Islamic law. In this way, Islam has the flexibility to respond to new biomedical technologies. Islamic bioethics emphasizes prevention and teaches that the patient must be treated with respect and compassion and that the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of the illness experience be taken into account. Because Islam shares many foundational values with Judaism and Christianity, the informed Canadian physician will find Islamic bioethics quite familiar. Canadian Muslims come from varied backgrounds and have varying degrees of religious observance. Physicians need to recognize this diversity and avoid a stereotypical approach to Muslim patients. |
Publication | CMAJ: Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De l'Association Medicale Canadienne |
Volume | 164 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 60-63 |
Date | Jan 9, 2001 |
Journal Abbr | CMAJ |
ISSN | 0820-3946 |
Short Title | Bioethics for clinicians |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/11202669 |
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Islamic bioethics derives from a combination of principles, duties and rights, and, to a certain extent, a call to virtue. In Islam, bioethical decision-making is carried out within a framework of values derived from revelation and tradition. It is intimately linked to the broad ethical teachings of the Qur’an and the tradition of the Prophet Muhammed, and thus to the interpretation of Islamic law. In this way, Islam has the flexibility to respond to new biomedical technologies. Islamic bioethics emphasizes prevention and teaches that the patient must be treated with respect and compassion and that the physical, mental and spiritual dimensions of the illness experience be taken into account. Because Islam shares many foundational values with Judaism and Christianity, the informed Canadian physician will find Islamic bioethics quite familiar. Canadian Muslims come from varied backgrounds and have varying degrees of religious observance. Physicians need to recognize this diversity and avoid a stereotypical approach to Muslim patients.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Ersilia Francesca |
Abstract | AIDS has been mentioned in Islamic ethical literature since about 1985 as an illness pertaining to European and American homosexuals. Only since about 1990 has the presence of HIV/AIDS in Islamic countries cast light on the fact that the actual sexual behaviour of the population does not always conform to religious norms. The increase in the numbers of people with HIV has compelled religious leaders to take a stand on sexual practices they consider "deviant", from prostitution to homosexuality and extramarital sex. The aim of this paper is to analyse the attitude of Muslim religious authorities towards individual sexual behaviour and AIDS. It is based mainly on contemporary legal responses that largely provide the necessary information on most of Islamic medical ethics. According to Muslim scholars, AIDS is a warning from God not to indulge in illicit conduct. As a remedy against the spread of AIDS, they encourage compliance with traditional family values and the enhancement of faith and devotion and strongly oppose sex education. They oppose promotion of condoms or any form of safe sex outside of marriage, which they perceive as promoting promiscuity and defiance of divine law. All the above-mentioned arguments are not exhaustive of the Islamic attitude towards AIDS. Some religious groups disagree with such a conservative way of conceiving the fight against AIDS as being antithetical to both men's and women's well-being. They support an alternative view of reproductive health and human rights within the Islamic framework and stress the great tolerance of Islam and why it must include people with HIV and AIDS. |
Publication | Medicine and Law |
Volume | 21 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 381-394 |
Date | 2002 |
Journal Abbr | Med Law |
ISSN | 0723-1393 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/12184613 |
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AIDS has been mentioned in Islamic ethical literature since about 1985 as an illness pertaining to European and American homosexuals. Only since about 1990 has the presence of HIV/AIDS in Islamic countries cast light on the fact that the actual sexual behaviour of the population does not always conform to religious norms. The increase in the numbers of people with HIV has compelled religious leaders to take a stand on sexual practices they consider “deviant”, from prostitution to homosexuality and extramarital sex. The aim of this paper is to analyse the attitude of Muslim religious authorities towards individual sexual behaviour and AIDS. It is based mainly on contemporary legal responses that largely provide the necessary information on most of Islamic medical ethics. According to Muslim scholars, AIDS is a warning from God not to indulge in illicit conduct. As a remedy against the spread of AIDS, they encourage compliance with traditional family values and the enhancement of faith and devotion and strongly oppose sex education. They oppose promotion of condoms or any form of safe sex outside of marriage, which they perceive as promoting promiscuity and defiance of divine law. All the above-mentioned arguments are not exhaustive of the Islamic attitude towards AIDS. Some religious groups disagree with such a conservative way of conceiving the fight against AIDS as being antithetical to both men’s and women’s well-being. They support an alternative view of reproductive health and human rights within the Islamic framework and stress the great tolerance of Islam and why it must include people with HIV and AIDS.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | A R Gatrad |
Author | A Sheikh |
Abstract | A minimum level of cultural awareness is a necessary prerequisite for the delivery of care that is culturally sensitive. In this paper we simplify and highlight certain key teachings in Islamic medical ethics and explore their applications. We hope that the insights gained will aid clinicians to better understand their Muslim patients and deliver care that pays due respect to their beliefs. |
Publication | Archives of Disease in Childhood |
Volume | 84 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 72-75 |
Date | Jan 2001 |
Journal Abbr | Arch. Dis. Child |
ISSN | 1468-2044 |
Short Title | Medical ethics and Islam |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/11124793 |
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A minimum level of cultural awareness is a necessary prerequisite for the delivery of care that is culturally sensitive. In this paper we simplify and highlight certain key teachings in Islamic medical ethics and explore their applications. We hope that the insights gained will aid clinicians to better understand their Muslim patients and deliver care that pays due respect to their beliefs.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Kareem Ghalib |
Author | Ligia Peralta |
Abstract | Islam is the fastest growing religion in the United States. African Americans make up the largest part of the Muslim community in America, and they are also the individuals at greatest risk for contracting HIV. With the objective of understanding the impact of religious and cultural beliefs on HIV risk behaviors, this article reviews the literature on HIV and AIDS in Muslim communities in America. While no specific data exists regarding HIV seroprevalence or the risk factors for transmission of HIV in specifically American Muslim communities, the available information is presented describing American Muslims' attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV. Furthermore, in order to help clinicians improve the delivery of HIV preventive services to members of these communities, Islamic doctrine is described in relation to the three main risk factors for acquiring HIV: sexual activity, drug use and perinatal transmission. American Muslims make up a diverse population which have unique needs regarding prevention of HIV and AIDS. These needs must be more fully investigated and understood in order to minimize rates of HIV transmission in these rapidly growing communities. |
Publication | Journal of the Association for Academic Minority Physicians: The Official Publication of the Association for Academic Minority Physicians |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 48-52 |
Date | Apr 2002 |
Journal Abbr | J Assoc Acad Minor Phys |
ISSN | 1048-9886 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/12362567 |
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Islam is the fastest growing religion in the United States. African Americans make up the largest part of the Muslim community in America, and they are also the individuals at greatest risk for contracting HIV. With the objective of understanding the impact of religious and cultural beliefs on HIV risk behaviors, this article reviews the literature on HIV and AIDS in Muslim communities in America. While no specific data exists regarding HIV seroprevalence or the risk factors for transmission of HIV in specifically American Muslim communities, the available information is presented describing American Muslims’ attitudes and beliefs regarding HIV. Furthermore, in order to help clinicians improve the delivery of HIV preventive services to members of these communities, Islamic doctrine is described in relation to the three main risk factors for acquiring HIV: sexual activity, drug use and perinatal transmission. American Muslims make up a diverse population which have unique needs regarding prevention of HIV and AIDS. These needs must be more fully investigated and understood in order to minimize rates of HIV transmission in these rapidly growing communities.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Mohammad Mehdi Golmakani |
Author | Mohammad Hussein Niknam |
Author | Kamyar M Hedayat |
Abstract | Organ transplantation has been transformed from an experimental procedure at Western academic centers to an increasingly common procedure in private and public hospitals throughout the world. Attendant with advancements in organ harvesting, preservation, and transplantation come moral issues. Islam is a holistic religion that takes into account social affairs of man as well as spiritual ones. Islam has a long history of ethics literature including the subgenre of medical ethics. Historical considerations are discussed as to why Muslim thinkers were late to consider contemporary medical issues such as organ donation. Islam respects life and values the needs of the living over the dead, thus allowing organ donation to be considered in certain circumstances. The sources of Islamic law are discussed in brief in order for non-Muslims to appreciate how the parameters of organ transplantation are derived. The Islamic viewpoint, both Shiite and Sunni, is examined in relation to organ donation and its various sources. The advantages and disadvantages of brain dead and cadaveric donation is reviewed with technical and ethical considerations. The Islamic concept of brain death, informed and proxy consent are also discussed. We discuss the concept of rewarded donation as a way to alleviate the current shortage of organs available for transplantation and consider secular and religious support for such a program. Suggestions are made for greater discussion and exchange of ideas between secular and religious thinkers in the Islamic world and between the Islamic world and secular Western countries. |
Publication | Medical Science Monitor: International Medical Journal of Experimental and Clinical Research |
Volume | 11 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | RA105-109 |
Date | Apr 2005 |
Journal Abbr | Med. Sci. Monit |
ISSN | 1234-1010 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/15795706 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:38:32 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
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Organ transplantation has been transformed from an experimental procedure at Western academic centers to an increasingly common procedure in private and public hospitals throughout the world. Attendant with advancements in organ harvesting, preservation, and transplantation come moral issues. Islam is a holistic religion that takes into account social affairs of man as well as spiritual ones. Islam has a long history of ethics literature including the subgenre of medical ethics. Historical considerations are discussed as to why Muslim thinkers were late to consider contemporary medical issues such as organ donation. Islam respects life and values the needs of the living over the dead, thus allowing organ donation to be considered in certain circumstances. The sources of Islamic law are discussed in brief in order for non-Muslims to appreciate how the parameters of organ transplantation are derived. The Islamic viewpoint, both Shiite and Sunni, is examined in relation to organ donation and its various sources. The advantages and disadvantages of brain dead and cadaveric donation is reviewed with technical and ethical considerations. The Islamic concept of brain death, informed and proxy consent are also discussed. We discuss the concept of rewarded donation as a way to alleviate the current shortage of organs available for transplantation and consider secular and religious support for such a program. Suggestions are made for greater discussion and exchange of ideas between secular and religious thinkers in the Islamic world and between the Islamic world and secular Western countries.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Tayebeh Fasihi Harandy |
Author | Fazlollah Ghofranipour |
Author | Ali Montazeri |
Author | Monireh Anoosheh |
Author | Mohsen Bazargan |
Author | Eesa Mohammadi |
Author | Fazlollah Ahmadi |
Author | Shamsaddin Niknami |
Abstract | We explored the role of religiosity and spirituality on (i) feelings and attitudes about breast cancer, (ii) strategies for coping with breast cancer, and (iii) health care seeking behaviors among breast cancer survivors in Iran. We conducted in-depth semistructured interviews with 39 breast cancer survivors. We found that spirituality is the primary source of psychological support among participants. Almost all participants attributed their cancer to the will of God. Despite this, they actively have been engaged with their medical treatment. This is in surprising contrast to Western cultures in which a belief in an external health locus of control diminishes participation in cancer screening, detection, and treatment. These findings can help researchers to provide a framework for the development of appropriate and effective culturally sensitive health interventions. |
Publication | Health Care for Women International |
Volume | 31 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 88-98 |
Date | Jan 2010 |
Journal Abbr | Health Care Women Int |
DOI | 10.1080/07399330903104516 |
ISSN | 1096-4665 |
Short Title | Muslim breast cancer survivor spirituality |
Accessed | Sun Apr 25 17:33:39 2010 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
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Date Added | Thu Sep 29 09:04:35 2011 |
Modified | Thu Sep 29 09:04:35 2011 |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | K M Hedayat |
Author | R Pirzadeh |
Abstract | The United States is becoming increasingly pluralistic. Pediatricians must become familiar with the factors that affect the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of their patients that are outside the kin of the traditionally dominant value system. Although many articles have addressed the cultural and ethnic factors, very few have considered the impact of religion. Islam, as the largest and fastest-growing religion in the world, has adherent throughout the world, including the United States, with 50% of US Muslims being indigenous converts. Islam presents a complete moral, ethical, and medical framework that, while it sometimes concurs, at times diverges or even conflicts with the US secular ethical framework. This article introduces the pediatrician to the Islamic principles of ethics within the field of pediatric care and child-rearing. It demonstrates how these principles may impact outpatient and inpatient care. Special attention is also given to adolescent and end-of-life issues. |
Publication | Pediatrics |
Volume | 108 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 965-971 |
Date | Oct 2001 |
Journal Abbr | Pediatrics |
ISSN | 1098-4275 |
Short Title | Issues in Islamic biomedical ethics |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/11581452 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:50:55 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 11581452 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
The United States is becoming increasingly pluralistic. Pediatricians must become familiar with the factors that affect the emotional, physical, and spiritual health of their patients that are outside the kin of the traditionally dominant value system. Although many articles have addressed the cultural and ethnic factors, very few have considered the impact of religion. Islam, as the largest and fastest-growing religion in the world, has adherent throughout the world, including the United States, with 50% of US Muslims being indigenous converts. Islam presents a complete moral, ethical, and medical framework that, while it sometimes concurs, at times diverges or even conflicts with the US secular ethical framework. This article introduces the pediatrician to the Islamic principles of ethics within the field of pediatric care and child-rearing. It demonstrates how these principles may impact outpatient and inpatient care. Special attention is also given to adolescent and end-of-life issues.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | David R Hodge |
Abstract | Despite the media attention focused on the Islamic community after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Muslims remain one of the most misunderstood populations in the United States. Few articles have appeared in the social work literature orienting practitioners to the Islamic community, and much of the mainstream media coverage misrepresents the population.This article reviews the basic beliefs, practices, and values that commonly characterize, or inform, the House of Islam in the United States. The organizations that embody and sustain the Muslim communities that constitute the House of Islam are profiled, and areas of possible value conflicts are examined.The article concludes by offering suggestions for integrating the article's themes into practice settings. Particular attention is given to enhancing cultural competence and to suggestions for spiritual assessment and interventions. |
Publication | Social Work |
Volume | 50 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 162-173 |
Date | Apr 2005 |
Journal Abbr | Soc Work |
ISSN | 0037-8046 |
Short Title | Social work and the house of Islam |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/15853193 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:38:09 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 15853193 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Despite the media attention focused on the Islamic community after the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, Muslims remain one of the most misunderstood populations in the United States. Few articles have appeared in the social work literature orienting practitioners to the Islamic community, and much of the mainstream media coverage misrepresents the population.This article reviews the basic beliefs, practices, and values that commonly characterize, or inform, the House of Islam in the United States. The organizations that embody and sustain the Muslim communities that constitute the House of Islam are profiled, and areas of possible value conflicts are examined.The article concludes by offering suggestions for integrating the article’s themes into practice settings. Particular attention is given to enhancing cultural competence and to suggestions for spiritual assessment and interventions.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Ahmad Jazimin Jusoh |
Author | Roslee Ahmad |
Abstract | This article is meant to observe the practice of reality therapy in the context of Islamic perspective in Malaysia. Besides this, the article is also reviewing the related research on reality therapy in Asia. The method used by the author is based on library research. Findings show that there is a connection between WDEP aspects with the Islamic perspective. This finding also shows that Islam does not prohibit its followers to help individuals in that its method is not in conflict with the syariat, ibadah and akhlak. This relationship is explained in Al-Quran, Hadith, view of ulama' and kias. Moreover, the authors give example of reality therapy practice in Korea, Japan, Taiwan and Australia. All reality therapy practice in Asian countries still perpetuates the WDEP procedure based on their own culture and religion. As a conclusion, the WDEP procedure can be used universally with the aspect of religion and culture in a community. The authors view is that reality therapy cannot be separated from Islam as a living style, especially in Malaysia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
Publication | International Journal of Reality Therapy |
Volume | 28 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 3-8 |
Date | Spring2009 2009 |
ISSN | 10997717 |
Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
Date Added | Thu Sep 29 09:07:00 2011 |
Modified | Thu Sep 29 09:07:00 2011 |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Ayise Karadag |
Author | Zehra Göçmen Baykara |
Abstract | Colostomy irrigation (CI) is a bowel management method in individuals with permanent colostomy, as an alternative to pouch use, which may provide continence. CI helps the individuals with an artificial stoma to adjust to the stoma and may increase their quality of life (QOL). An uncontrolled intestinal gas discharge invalidates ablution, and noisy gas discharge and smell prevents congregational prayers, which cause problems to Muslims with stomas. Therefore, CI may be an appropriate solution for this patient group. Using the example of one affected individual we discuss how the praying problem can be resolved with teaching to self-perform CI and emphasize the beneficial effects on QOL. |
Publication | Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention: APJCP |
Volume | 10 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 1189-1190 |
Date | 2009 |
Journal Abbr | Asian Pac. J. Cancer Prev |
ISSN | 1513-7368 |
Short Title | Colostomy irrigation |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20192609 |
Accessed | Mon Mar 28 18:18:24 2011 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 20192609 |
Date Added | Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011 |
Modified | Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011 |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Bagher Larijani |
Author | Farzaneh Zahedi |
Abstract | The growing potential of biomedical technologies has increasingly been associated with discussions surrounding the ethical aspects of the new technologies in different societies. Advances in genetics, stem cell research and organ transplantation are some of the medical issues that have raised important ethical and social issues. Special attention has been paid towards moral ethics in Islam and medical and religious professions in Iran have voiced the requirement for an emphasis on ethics. In the last decade, great strides have been made in biomedical ethics, especially in the field of education, research and legislation. In this article, contemporary medical ethics in Iran, and the related moral philosophy, have been reviewed in brief and we have discussed some of the activities in the field of medical ethics that have been carried out in our country within recent years. These activities have included the establishment of the National and Regional Committees for Medical Research Ethics and the production of national codes of ethics in biomedical research in the 1990 s and the introduction of a comprehensive strategic plan for medical ethics at the national level in 2002. This paper will discuss these issues, along with the production, in 2005, of the Specific National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research. |
Publication | Developing World Bioethics |
Volume | 8 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 192-196 |
Date | Dec 2008 |
Journal Abbr | Dev World Bioeth |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1471-8847.2006.00180.x |
ISSN | 1471-8847 |
Short Title | Contemporary medical ethics |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19046256 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:19:38 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 19046256 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
The growing potential of biomedical technologies has increasingly been associated with discussions surrounding the ethical aspects of the new technologies in different societies. Advances in genetics, stem cell research and organ transplantation are some of the medical issues that have raised important ethical and social issues. Special attention has been paid towards moral ethics in Islam and medical and religious professions in Iran have voiced the requirement for an emphasis on ethics. In the last decade, great strides have been made in biomedical ethics, especially in the field of education, research and legislation. In this article, contemporary medical ethics in Iran, and the related moral philosophy, have been reviewed in brief and we have discussed some of the activities in the field of medical ethics that have been carried out in our country within recent years. These activities have included the establishment of the National and Regional Committees for Medical Research Ethics and the production of national codes of ethics in biomedical research in the 1990 s and the introduction of a comprehensive strategic plan for medical ethics at the national level in 2002. This paper will discuss these issues, along with the production, in 2005, of the Specific National Ethical Guidelines for Biomedical Research.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | P Lawrence |
Author | C Rozmus |
Abstract | The number of Muslims in the United States is growing. This article outlines a few of the major beliefs in Islam. Religious and philosophical factors that affect health care are discussed, and practical suggestions are made for nursing actions that lead to culture care preservation, culture care accommodation, and culture care restructuring. Major topics covered include the need for cleanliness, preparation for prayer, modesty, family structure, fasting and diet, and care of the dying. |
Publication | Journal of Transcultural Nursing: Official Journal of the Transcultural Nursing Society / Transcultural Nursing Society |
Volume | 12 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 228-233 |
Date | Jul 2001 |
Journal Abbr | J Transcult Nurs |
ISSN | 1043-6596 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/11989038 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:49:50 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 11989038 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
The number of Muslims in the United States is growing. This article outlines a few of the major beliefs in Islam. Religious and philosophical factors that affect health care are discussed, and practical suggestions are made for nursing actions that lead to culture care preservation, culture care accommodation, and culture care restructuring. Major topics covered include the need for cleanliness, preparation for prayer, modesty, family structure, fasting and diet, and care of the dying.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | A T McKennis |
Abstract | The delivery of culturally sensitive care by perioperative nurses is an essential element of patient advocacy. To provide culturally astute care, nurses must familiarize themselves with the world's religious and ethnic groups. Islam is a worldwide religion and, like all religions, is practiced along a spectrum ranging from very conservative and traditional practices to the more liberal and contemporary ones. A person may accept some, all, or none, of the principles discussed in this manuscript. Additionally, the patient's country of origin plays an integral role in the planning of culturally competent care. |
Publication | Association of periOperative Registered Nurses Journal |
Volume | 69 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 1187-1196; quiz 1199-1206 |
Date | Jun 1999 |
Journal Abbr | AORN J |
ISSN | 0001-2092 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/10376090 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:53:24 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 10376090 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
The delivery of culturally sensitive care by perioperative nurses is an essential element of patient advocacy. To provide culturally astute care, nurses must familiarize themselves with the world’s religious and ethnic groups. Islam is a worldwide religion and, like all religions, is practiced along a spectrum ranging from very conservative and traditional practices to the more liberal and contemporary ones. A person may accept some, all, or none, of the principles discussed in this manuscript. Additionally, the patient’s country of origin plays an integral role in the planning of culturally competent care.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Margaret A Miklancie |
Abstract | You have been a nurse for many years, yet you have never cared for a patient who practices Islam until now. You are assigned to a Muslim family for a home visit. What aspects about Muslim beliefs and way of life might be helpful to know before your visit? |
Publication | Home Healthcare Nurse |
Volume | 25 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 413-417 |
Date | Jun 2007 |
Journal Abbr | Home Healthc Nurse |
DOI | 10.1097/01.NHH.0000277692.11916.f3 |
ISSN | 0884-741X |
Short Title | Caring for patients of diverse religious traditions |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/17556925 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:31:48 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 17556925 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
You have been a nurse for many years, yet you have never cared for a patient who practices Islam until now. You are assigned to a Muslim family for a home visit. What aspects about Muslim beliefs and way of life might be helpful to know before your visit?
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | A A Nanji |
Abstract | After tracing the main features of the foundational ethical perspectives and their relationship to the rise of medical practice in early Islam, the paper focuses on the development of the moral concept of adab. This concept served as an important tool in defining and shaping an ethical tradition based on the integration of the Hippocratic tradition into Muslim medicine and its underlying moral values. The existence of plural therapeutic systems and their moral and theological sources are also noted and an attempt is made to show how all of these diverse modes co-existed through most of the pre-modern history of medicine among Muslims. The paper ends by outlining the impact the European colonial and cultural encounter with the World of Islam had, in creating a duality in medical practice, education and institutions, thus limiting sustained and meaningful discourse between modern medical science and the ethical values of Islam. |
Publication | The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 257-275 |
Date | Aug 1988 |
Journal Abbr | J Med Philos |
ISSN | 0360-5310 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/3058851 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:27:31 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 3058851 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
After tracing the main features of the foundational ethical perspectives and their relationship to the rise of medical practice in early Islam, the paper focuses on the development of the moral concept of adab. This concept served as an important tool in defining and shaping an ethical tradition based on the integration of the Hippocratic tradition into Muslim medicine and its underlying moral values. The existence of plural therapeutic systems and their moral and theological sources are also noted and an attempt is made to show how all of these diverse modes co-existed through most of the pre-modern history of medicine among Muslims. The paper ends by outlining the impact the European colonial and cultural encounter with the World of Islam had, in creating a duality in medical practice, education and institutions, thus limiting sustained and meaningful discourse between modern medical science and the ethical values of Islam.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Aasim I Padela |
Abstract | Modern medical practice is becoming increasingly pluralistic and diverse. Hence, cultural competency and awareness are given more focus in physician training seminars and within medical school curricula. A renewed interest in describing the varied ethical constructs of specific populations has taken place within medical literature. This paper aims to provide an overview of Islamic Medical Ethics. Beginning with a definition of Islamic Medical Ethics, the reader will be introduced to the scope of Islamic Medical Ethics literature, from that aimed at developing moral character to writings grounded in Islamic law. In the latter form, there is an attempt to derive an Islamic perspective on bioethical issues such as abortion, gender relations within the patient-doctor relationship, end-of-life care and euthanasia. It is hoped that the insights gained will aid both clinicians and ethicists to better understand the Islamic paradigm of medical ethics and thereby positively affect patient care. |
Publication | Bioethics |
Volume | 21 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 169-178 |
Date | Mar 2007 |
Journal Abbr | Bioethics |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1467-8519.2007.00540.x |
ISSN | 0269-9702 |
Short Title | Islamic medical ethics |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/17845488 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:55:51 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 17845488 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modern medical practice is becoming increasingly pluralistic and diverse. Hence, cultural competency and awareness are given more focus in physician training seminars and within medical school curricula. A renewed interest in describing the varied ethical constructs of specific populations has taken place within medical literature. This paper aims to provide an overview of Islamic Medical Ethics. Beginning with a definition of Islamic Medical Ethics, the reader will be introduced to the scope of Islamic Medical Ethics literature, from that aimed at developing moral character to writings grounded in Islamic law. In the latter form, there is an attempt to derive an Islamic perspective on bioethical issues such as abortion, gender relations within the patient-doctor relationship, end-of-life care and euthanasia. It is hoped that the insights gained will aid both clinicians and ethicists to better understand the Islamic paradigm of medical ethics and thereby positively affect patient care.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | A I Padela |
Author | H Shanawani |
Author | J Greenlaw |
Author | H Hamid |
Author | M Aktas |
Author | N Chin |
Abstract | BACKGROUND: Islam and Muslims are underrepresented in the medical literature and the influence of physician's cultural beliefs and religious values upon the clinical encounter has been understudied. OBJECTIVE: To elicit the perceived influence of Islam upon the practice patterns of immigrant Muslim physicians in the USA. DESIGN: Ten face-to-face, in-depth, semistructured interviews with Muslim physicians from various backgrounds and specialties trained outside the USA and practising within the the country. Data were analysed according to the conventions of qualitative research using a modified grounded-theory approach. RESULTS: There were a variety of views on the role of Islam in medical practice. Several themes emerged from our interviews: (1) a trend to view Islam as enhancing virtuous professional behaviour; (2) the perception of Islam as influencing the scope of medical practice through setting boundaries on career choices, defining acceptable medical procedures and shaping social interactions with physician peers; (3) a perceived need for Islamic religious experts within Islamic medical ethical deliberation. Limitations: This is a pilot study intended to yield themes and hypotheses for further investigation and is not meant to fully characterise Muslim physicians at large. CONCLUSIONS: Immigrant Muslim physicians practising within the USA perceive Islam to play a variable role within their clinical practice, from influencing interpersonal relations and character development to affecting specialty choice and procedures performed. Areas of ethical challenges identified include catering to populations with lifestyles at odds with Islamic teachings, end-of-life care and maintaining a faith identity within the culture of medicine. Further study of the interplay between Islam and Muslim medical practice and the manner and degree to which Islamic values and law inform ethical decision-making is needed. |
Publication | Journal of Medical Ethics |
Volume | 34 |
Issue | 5 |
Pages | 365-369 |
Date | May 2008 |
Journal Abbr | J Med Ethics |
DOI | 10.1136/jme.2007.021345 |
ISSN | 1473-4257 |
Short Title | The perceived role of Islam in immigrant Muslim medical practice within the USA |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/18448718 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 9 01:11:32 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 18448718 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
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Background: Islam and Muslims are underrepresented in the medical literature and the influence of physician’s cultural beliefs and religious values upon the clinical encounter has been understudied. Objective: To elicit the perceived influence of Islam upon the practice patterns of immigrant Muslim physicians in the USA. Design: Ten face-to-face, in-depth, semistructured interviews with Muslim physicians from various backgrounds and specialties trained outside the USA and practising within the the country. Data were analysed according to the conventions of qualitative research using a modified grounded-theory approach. Results: There were a variety of views on the role of Islam in medical practice. Several themes emerged from our interviews: (1) a trend to view Islam as enhancing virtuous professional behaviour; (2) the perception of Islam as influencing the scope of medical practice through setting boundaries on career choices, defining acceptable medical procedures and shaping social interactions with physician peers; (3) a perceived need for Islamic religious experts within Islamic medical ethical deliberation. Limitations: This is a pilot study intended to yield themes and hypotheses for further investigation and is not meant to fully characterise Muslim physicians at large. Conclusions: Immigrant Muslim physicians practising within the USA perceive Islam to play a variable role within their clinical practice, from influencing interpersonal relations and character development to affecting specialty choice and procedures performed. Areas of ethical challenges identified include catering to populations with lifestyles at odds with Islamic teachings, end-of-life care and maintaining a faith identity within the culture of medicine. Further study of the interplay between Islam and Muslim medical practice and the manner and degree to which Islamic values and law inform ethical decision-making is needed.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Saxby Pridmore |
Author | Mohamed Iqbal Pasha |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To explore psychiatry in Islam, with a view to informing Western psychiatrists working with Islamic patients, and Islamic medical students studying in Western countries. METHODS: The first necessary step was to acquire some understanding of Islam, Sharia and Sharia law, as the basis on which the available psychiatric literature was considered. Standard textbooks on Islam and English-language papers in the psychiatric literature were examined. Discussions with knowledgeable Muslim people were conducted. RESULTS: Islam shares roots with the other Abrahamic, monotheistic religions: Judaism and Christianity. A central issues is unity: the unity of God, unity with God and unity within the Islamic community. Islam is more than a religion, because it informs all aspects of behaviour and has been described as 'a comprehensive way of life'. Individualism is less important than the welfare of the community. The Sharia is a list of rules and regulations derived from authentic sources. Psychiatric services in Islam, according to Western standards, are somewhat limited. This issue is being addressed through epidemiological studies, provision of new services and policy development. Although mental health legislation is not universal, forensic psychiatry has a role, in many ways similar to that in the West. CONCLUSION: Islam is based on unity and core values of compassion, justice and benevolence. Islamic psychiatry has a proud early history, and advances are occurring. There is an opportunity for the profession of psychiatry to bridge religious, ethnic and cultural boundaries. |
Publication | Australasian Psychiatry: Bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists |
Volume | 12 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 380-385 |
Date | Dec 2004 |
Journal Abbr | Australas Psychiatry |
DOI | 10.1111/j.1440-1665.2004.02131.x |
ISSN | 1039-8562 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/15715812 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:38:56 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 15715812 |
Date Added | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Modified | Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011 |
Objective: To explore psychiatry in Islam, with a view to informing Western psychiatrists working with Islamic patients, and Islamic medical students studying in Western countries. Methods: The first necessary step was to acquire some understanding of Islam, Sharia and Sharia law, as the basis on which the available psychiatric literature was considered. Standard textbooks on Islam and English-language papers in the psychiatric literature were examined. Discussions with knowledgeable Muslim people were conducted. Results: Islam shares roots with the other Abrahamic, monotheistic religions: Judaism and Christianity. A central issues is unity: the unity of God, unity with God and unity within the Islamic community. Islam is more than a religion, because it informs all aspects of behaviour and has been described as ‘a comprehensive way of life’. Individualism is less important than the welfare of the community. The Sharia is a list of rules and regulations derived from authentic sources. Psychiatric services in Islam, according to Western standards, are somewhat limited. This issue is being addressed through epidemiological studies, provision of new services and policy development. Although mental health legislation is not universal, forensic psychiatry has a role, in many ways similar to that in the West. Conclusion: Islam is based on unity and core values of compassion, justice and benevolence. Islamic psychiatry has a proud early history, and advances are occurring. There is an opportunity for the profession of psychiatry to bridge religious, ethnic and cultural boundaries.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Shireen S Rajaram |
Author | Anahita Rashidi |
Abstract | Muslims constitute a growing proportion of the African-American population. This paper explores the health practices, health behaviors, and code of ethics as informed by the Islamic religion within the context of African-American Muslim women's lives. An overview of the history of Islam in the world, and in the U.S., the main Islamic tenets, and the socio-cultural context of African-American Muslim women provides the broad framework for this paper. This information will be helpful in meeting the health needs of African-American Islamic women, within an outreach/community health promotion setting, within a clinical/hospital setting, or within a home care setting. |
Publication | Women & Health |
Volume | 37 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 81-96 |
Date | 2003 |
Journal Abbr | Women Health |
ISSN | 0363-0242 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/12839309 |
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Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
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Muslims constitute a growing proportion of the African-American population. This paper explores the health practices, health behaviors, and code of ethics as informed by the Islamic religion within the context of African-American Muslim women’s lives. An overview of the history of Islam in the world, and in the U.S., the main Islamic tenets, and the socio-cultural context of African-American Muslim women provides the broad framework for this paper. This information will be helpful in meeting the health needs of African-American Islamic women, within an outreach/community health promotion setting, within a clinical/hospital setting, or within a home care setting.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Reza Rastmanesh |
Author | Marci E Gluck |
Author | Zhaleh Shadman |
Abstract | OBJECTIVE The relationship between Islamic veiling, body dissatisfaction, and desire for cosmetic rhinoplasty (CR) has not been studied. We therefore compared body dissatisfaction (BD), depression, self-esteem, and prevalence and desire to have CR in 1,771 Iranian females. METHOD A battery of questionnaires was administered and participants were categorized into three groups of Islamic veil practicing: voluntarily and ideologically (IVP), non-complete (NCIVP), and Inconsiderate (IIVP). RESULTS Despite a similar BMI, the IVP group scored significantly lower on BD, prevalence of dieting and exercising in order to be sexually appealing, and depression, higher on self-esteem, and had a lower desire for a CR than the two other groups. Prevalence of CR was significantly higher in the IIVP group than the other groups. DISCUSSION Women who practiced more strict Islamic veiling techniques had increased body satisfaction and self esteem, and decreased depression scores and desire for CR. Consistent with other studies, our findings show that observance of a strict religious practice has a protective effect on psychological health. |
Publication | The International Journal of Eating Disorders |
Volume | 42 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 339-345 |
Date | May 2009 |
Journal Abbr | Int J Eat Disord |
DOI | 10.1002/eat.20613 |
ISSN | 1098-108X |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19115373 |
Accessed | Mon Mar 28 18:18:24 2011 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 19115373 |
Date Added | Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011 |
Modified | Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011 |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | V Rispler-Chaim |
Abstract | While the practice of Western medicine is known today to doctors of all ethnic and religious groups, its standards are subject to the availability of resources. The medical ethics guiding each doctor is influenced by his/her religious or cultural background or affiliation, and that is where diversity exists. Much has been written about Jewish and Christian medical ethics. Islamic medical ethics has never been discussed as an independent field of ethics, although several selected topics, especially those concerning sexuality, birth control and abortions, have been more discussed than others. Islamic medical ethics in the 20th century will be characterised on the basis of Egyptian fatawa (legal opinions) issued by famous Muslim scholars and several doctors. Some of the issues discussed by Islamic medical ethics are universal: abortions, organ transplants, artificial insemination, cosmetic surgery, doctor-patient relations, etc. Other issues are typically Islamic, such as impediments to fasting in Ramadan, diseases and physical conditions that cause infringement of the state of purity, medicines containing alcohol, etc. Muslims' attitudes to both types of ethical issues often prove that pragmatism prevails and the aim is to seek a compromise between Islamic heritage and the achievements of modern medicine, as long as basic Islamic dogma is not violated. |
Publication | Journal of Medical Ethics |
Volume | 15 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 203-208 |
Date | Dec 1989 |
Journal Abbr | J Med Ethics |
ISSN | 0306-6800 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/2614792 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 2 13:27:13 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 2614792 |
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While the practice of Western medicine is known today to doctors of all ethnic and religious groups, its standards are subject to the availability of resources. The medical ethics guiding each doctor is influenced by his/her religious or cultural background or affiliation, and that is where diversity exists. Much has been written about Jewish and Christian medical ethics. Islamic medical ethics has never been discussed as an independent field of ethics, although several selected topics, especially those concerning sexuality, birth control and abortions, have been more discussed than others. Islamic medical ethics in the 20th century will be characterised on the basis of Egyptian fatawa (legal opinions) issued by famous Muslim scholars and several doctors. Some of the issues discussed by Islamic medical ethics are universal: abortions, organ transplants, artificial insemination, cosmetic surgery, doctor-patient relations, etc. Other issues are typically Islamic, such as impediments to fasting in Ramadan, diseases and physical conditions that cause infringement of the state of purity, medicines containing alcohol, etc. Muslims’ attitudes to both types of ethical issues often prove that pragmatism prevails and the aim is to seek a compromise between Islamic heritage and the achievements of modern medicine, as long as basic Islamic dogma is not violated.
Type | Book |
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Author | Aziz Sheikh |
Author | Abdul Rashid Gatrad |
Edition | 2nd ed |
Place | Oxford |
Publisher | Radcliffe |
Date | 2008 |
ISBN | 9781857758122 |
Library Catalog | library.bu.edu.ezproxy.bu.edu Library Catalog |
Call Number | W 50 C2767 2008 |
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Muslim patients customarily have particular ways of approaching health and healthcare. This book addresses common misunderstandings and bridges cultural gaps. It includes a profile of the Islamic worldview, taking an ‘insiders perspective’ and explores the concept of health and disease within this paradigm. Muslim practices and customs of direct relevance to health and healthcare are also explored and illustrated with case histories. This new edition is now broader in scope and has been thoroughly updated following recent world events. This book offers practical advice to enable all healthcare professionals in hospitals and in the community to provide care in a culturally appropriate manner.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Kambiz Karimzadeh Shirazi |
Author | Mohammad Ali Morowatisharifabad |
Abstract | This study evaluates the safe sex determinants in college students. In the qualitative section, premarital sex, sex with steady girlfriend and religion's impact were highlighted. In the quantitative part, the relations between the religiosity score and past sexual activity, attitude, norms, and self-efficacy with regard to sexual abstinence were investigated. Students who had a higher religious score were significantly more likely to have high self-efficacy in refusing sex, and their attitudes supported their abstinence. Additionally, these students were more likely never to have had a sexual relationship. Findings suggest that greater religious involvement is a protective factor in high-risk sexual behavior. |
Publication | Journal of Religion and Health |
Volume | 48 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 29-36 |
Date | Mar 2009 |
Journal Abbr | J Relig Health |
DOI | 10.1007/s10943-008-9174-1 |
ISSN | 1573-6571 |
Accessed | Tue Feb 22 19:47:57 2011 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 19229622 |
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Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Jennifer L Simpson |
Author | Kimberly Carter |
Abstract | This study used phenomenology to explore the experience of Muslim women through descriptions of their encounters with health care providers in a rural area. Participants (N = 7) were eligible for inclusion if the foreign-born woman had lived in the area for at least 2 years, had interaction with a health care provider within the last 6 months, and was able to articulate her experience either in English or through a interpreter. Data were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for the emergence of reoccurring themes, employing decision trails. Constant comparative analysis was used to promote the integrity of the data. Three themes were identified: (1) perceived power of the provider, (2) religiously defined gender relations, and (3) being a stranger in the U.S. healthcare system. Education of the Muslim patient and the provider is needed to increase health care satisfaction and use by rural Muslim women. |
Publication | Journal of Transcultural Nursing |
Volume | 19 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 16-23 |
Date | Jan 2008 |
Journal Abbr | J Transcult Nurs |
DOI | 10.1177/1043659607309146 |
ISSN | 1043-6596 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/18165422 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 9 01:12:35 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 18165422 |
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This study used phenomenology to explore the experience of Muslim women through descriptions of their encounters with health care providers in a rural area. Participants (N = 7) were eligible for inclusion if the foreign-born woman had lived in the area for at least 2 years, had interaction with a health care provider within the last 6 months, and was able to articulate her experience either in English or through a interpreter. Data were recorded, transcribed, coded, and analyzed for the emergence of reoccurring themes, employing decision trails. Constant comparative analysis was used to promote the integrity of the data. Three themes were identified: (1) perceived power of the provider, (2) religiously defined gender relations, and (3) being a stranger in the U.S. healthcare system. Education of the Muslim patient and the provider is needed to increase health care satisfaction and use by rural Muslim women.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Rasjid Skinner |
Abstract | It is unclear whether the development of “Western” psychology and psychiatry, in the last century or so, has overall actually been good for our mental health. The article argues that a deficiency has been the lack of attention paid by these disciplines, to the spiritual component of the Self. There are, however, psychologies” developed within religious traditions, which integrate the spiritual into a more holistic understanding of mental health. The psychology that has developed within the Islamic tradition is exampled. |
Publication | Mental Health, Religion & Culture |
Volume | 13 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 547-551 |
Date | 9/2010 |
Journal Abbr | Mental Hlth., Religion & Culture |
DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2010.488441 |
ISSN | 1367-4676 |
URL | http://www.informaworld.com/openurl? genre=article&… |
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Modified | Thu Sep 29 09:02:29 2011 |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Justin Thomas |
Author | Saquab Ashraf |
Abstract | Many of the defining principles and techniques used within contemporary cognitive therapy are congruent with basic Islamic values, and in some cases they are highly resonant with specific Islamic directives aimed at shaping human cognition and behaviour. Several previous authors concur on this point, suggesting a particularly good fit between cognitive therapy and the Islamic tradition relative to other forms of psychotherapeutic intervention. This paper explores the process of cognitive therapy and the models of depression upon which it is based, highlighting areas of resonance and dissonance with Islamic thought. The paper advocates the development of cognitive behavioural psychotherapeutic content and technique informed by Islamic tradition. We argue that such spiritually and culturally attuned interventions, in many cases, will be more appropriate and clinically effective for clients with world views shaped by Islam. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
Publication | Mental Health, Religion & Culture |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 183-190 |
Date | February 2011 |
DOI | 10.1080/13674676.2010.517190 |
ISSN | 13674676 |
Library Catalog | EBSCOhost |
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Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Stef Van den Branden |
Author | Bert Broeckaert |
Abstract | Ever since the start of the twentieth century, a growing interest and importance of studying fatwas can be noted, with a focus on Arabic printed fatwas (Wokoeck 2009). The scholarly study of end-of-life ethics in these fatwas is a very recent feature, taking a first start in the 1980s (Anees 1984; Rispler-Chaim 1993). Since the past two decades, we have witnessed the emergence of a multitude of English fatwas that can easily be consulted through the Internet ('e-fatwas'), providing Muslims worldwide with a form of Islamic normative guidance on a huge variety of topics. Although English online fatwas do provide guidance for Muslims and Muslim minorities worldwide on a myriad of topics including end-of-life issues, they have hardly been studied. This study analyses Islamic views on (non-)voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide as expressed in English Sunni fatwas published on independent--i.e. not created by established organisations--Islamic websites. We use Tyan's definition of a fatwa to distinguish between fatwas and other types of texts offering Islamic guidance through the Internet. The study of e-fatwas is framed in the context of Bunt's typology of Cyber Islamic Environments (Bunt 2009) and in the framework of Roy's view on the virtual umma (Roy 2002). '(Non-)voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide' are defined using Broeckaert's conceptual framework on treatment decisions at the end of life (Broeckaert 2008). We analysed 32 English Sunni e-fatwas. All of the e-fatwas discussed here firmly speak out against every form of active termination of life. They often bear the same structure, basing themselves solely on Quranic verses and prophetic traditions, leaving aside classical jurisprudential discussions on the subject. In this respect they share the characteristics central in Roy's typology of the fatwa in the virtual umma. On the level of content, they are in line with the international literature on Islamic end-of-life ethics. English Sunni e-fatwas make up an influential and therefore important developing body of Islamic orthodox normative authority on end-of-life ethics that is still open for further research. |
Publication | Medicine, Health Care, and Philosophy |
Volume | 14 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 29-41 |
Date | Feb 2011 |
Journal Abbr | Med Health Care Philos |
DOI | 10.1007/s11019-010-9280-1 |
ISSN | 1572-8633 |
Accessed | Tue Mar 15 14:26:55 2011 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 20809196 |
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Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Stephen Weatherhead |
Author | Anna Daiches |
Abstract | OBJECTIVES: The aim of this research was to explore with a heterogeneous Muslim population their understanding of the concept of mental health and how any mental distress experienced by an individual can best be addressed. DESIGN: A qualitative approach was taken. Participants were interviewed, and data analysed thematically. METHODS: A sample of 14 Muslims was interviewed according to a semi-structured interview schedule. Participants were recruited via electronic mailing lists, and communications with local Muslim organizations. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, and data were analysed using thematic analysis. RESULTS: Thematic analysis identified seven operationalizing themes that were given the labels 'causes', 'problem management', 'relevance of services', 'barriers', 'service delivery', 'therapy content', and 'therapist characteristics'. CONCLUSIONS: The results highlight the interweaving of religious and secular perspectives on mental distress and responses to it. Potential barriers are discussed, as are the important characteristics of therapy, therapists, and service provision. Clinical implications are presented along with the limitations of this study and suggestions for future research. |
Publication | Psychology and Psychotherapy |
Volume | 83 |
Issue | Pt 1 |
Pages | 75-89 |
Date | Mar 2010 |
Journal Abbr | Psychol Psychother |
DOI | 10.1348/147608309X467807 |
ISSN | 1476-0835 |
Accessed | Mon Mar 22 20:41:23 2010 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 19735608 |
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Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Anna E Westra |
Author | Dick L Willems |
Author | Bert J Smit |
Abstract | The "four principles approach" has been popularly accepted as a set of universal guidelines for biomedical ethics. Based on four allegedly trans-cultural principles (respect for autonomy, nonmaleficence, beneficence and justice), it is supposed to fulfil the need of a 'culturally neutral approach to thinking about ethical issues in health care'. On the basis of a case-history, this paper challenges the appropriateness of communicating in terms of these four principles with patients with a different background. The case describes the situation in which Muslim parents bring forward that their religion keeps them from consenting to end-of-life decisions by non-religious paediatricians. In a literature analysis, the different meanings and roles of the relevant principles in non-religious and Islamic ethics are compared. In non-religious ethics, the principle of nonmaleficence may be used to justify withholding or withdrawing futile or damaging treatments, whereas Islamic ethics applies this principle to forbid all actions that may harm life. And while the non-religious version of the principle of respect for autonomy emphasises the need for informed consent, the Islamic version focuses on "respect for the patient". We conclude that the parties involved in the described disagreement may feel committed to seemingly similar, but actually quite different principles. In such cases, communication in terms of these principles may create a conflict within an apparently common conceptual framework. The four principles approach may be very helpful in analysing ethical dilemmas, but when communicating with patients with different backgrounds, an alternative approach is needed that pays genuine attention to the different backgrounds. |
Publication | European Journal of Pediatrics |
Volume | 168 |
Issue | 11 |
Pages | 1383-1387 |
Date | Nov 2009 |
Journal Abbr | Eur. J. Pediatr |
DOI | 10.1007/s00431-009-0970-8 |
ISSN | 1432-1076 |
Short Title | Communicating with Muslim parents |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/19306021 |
Accessed | Tue Oct 27 09:46:30 2009 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 19306021 |
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Modified | Thu Sep 29 09:05:21 2011 |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Aziz Yasan |
Author | Faruk Gürgen |
Abstract | We plan to investigate the level of marital satisfaction, the prevalence of sexual problems, and related issues in couples who were referred to an outpatient clinic of psychiatry for their sexual problems. All were living according to traditional Islamic culture. Twenty-five (80.64%) of the couples attended the clinic for not being able to have any sexual intercourse. Overall, 25.8% of the women, and 3.2% of the men had been married without their consent; those marriages were arranged and mediated by matchmakers. Vaginismus (58.06%) was the most common diagnosis among women and premature ejaculation (38.70%) among men. We found that marital satisfaction was affected by the mode of marriage. |
Publication | Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy |
Volume | 35 |
Issue | 1 |
Pages | 68-75 |
Date | 2009 |
Journal Abbr | J Sex Marital Ther |
DOI | 10.1080/00926230802525687 |
ISSN | 1521-0715 |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19105081 |
Accessed | Mon Mar 28 18:18:24 2011 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 19105081 |
Date Added | Thu Sep 29 09:07:00 2011 |
Modified | Thu Sep 29 09:07:00 2011 |
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Erdem Yesilada |
Abstract | Unani medicine or Islamic medicine is one of the main healing systems in the world, which was set up by the Islamic physicians in the Middle East about a thousand years ago based on the teachings of Hippocrates and Galen. This medical system had been practiced widespread in the world including Europe until the 16th century and contributed greatly to the development of modern medicine. Despite the remarkable advancements in orthodox medicine, the traditional medicine has always been practiced in the Middle East communities. Due to cultural beliefs and practices, the Middle East communities have a very rich tradition in the utilization of herbal remedies as well as diverse spiritual techniques for treating various disorders. Traditional practitioners have become the main component of disease management in the Middle East and they have used herbal remedies along with spiritual techniques for the treatment of ailments mainly based on the Unani medicine. |
Publication | Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine |
Volume | 17 |
Issue | 2 |
Pages | 95-98 |
Date | Feb 2011 |
Journal Abbr | Chin J Integr Med |
DOI | 10.1007/s11655-011-0651-0 |
ISSN | 1672-0415 |
Accessed | Tue Mar 15 14:21:51 2011 |
Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 21390574 |
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Modified | Thu Sep 29 08:57:14 2011 |