• Quality of life, subjective well-being, and religiosity in Muslim college students

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 15 15:09:10 2010
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 08:59:31 2011
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  • Biomedical research ethics: an Islamic view, part I

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:26:53 2009
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    Extra PMID: 17933692
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Bioethical Issues
    • Biomedical Research
    • Ethics, Research
    • Humans
    • ISLAM

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Biomedical research ethics: an Islamic view, part II

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:26:42 2009
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    Extra PMID: 18078683
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Age Factors
    • Attitude
    • Bioethics
    • Child
    • Ethics, Research
    • Female
    • Humans
    • Informed Consent
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Parental Consent
    • Sex Factors
    • Third-Party Consent
    • Women's Rights

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Ethical guidelines in genetics and genomics. An Islamic perspective

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:35:29 2009
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    Tags:

    • Female
    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic Diseases, Inborn
    • Genetics
    • Genome, Human
    • Guidelines as Topic
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Middle East
    • Religion and Medicine

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Counselling about genetic disease: an Islamic perspective

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:50:15 2009
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    Tags:

    • Attitude to Health
    • Confidentiality
    • Consanguinity
    • Genetic Counseling
    • Genetic Diseases, Inborn
    • Genetic Screening
    • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    • Human Rights
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Marriage
    • Middle East
    • Patient Advocacy
    • Preimplantation Diagnosis
    • Premarital Examinations
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Religion and Psychology
    • Reproduction

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Islamic bioethics : problems and perspectives

    Type Book
    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
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
    Modified Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Aesthetic surgery and religion: Islamic law perspective

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:29:03 2009
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    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Arabs
    • Attitude to Health
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Ethics, Medical
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Social Justice
    • Social Values
    • Surgery, Plastic

    Notes:

    • 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.”

  • Muslim Medical Ethics: From Theory to Practice

    Type Book
    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
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
    Modified Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011

    Tags:

    • Bioethical Issues
    • Ethics, Medical
    • ISLAM
    • Islamic ethics
    • Medical ethics
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Religious aspects

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • East meets West: integrating psychotherapy approaches for Muslim women

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:40:42 2009
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    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Arabs
    • Attitude to Health
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Emigration and Immigration
    • Female
    • Health Services Needs and Demand
    • Holistic Health
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Middle East
    • Nursing Methodology Research
    • Psychotherapeutic Processes
    • United States
    • Women's Health
    • Women's Health Services

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Bioethics for clinicians: 21. Islamic bioethics

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:51:38 2009
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    Extra PMID: 11202669
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Abortion, Induced
    • Attitude to Death
    • Bioethics
    • Canada
    • Female
    • Fertilization in Vitro
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Pregnancy
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Tissue Donors

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • AIDS in contemporary Islamic ethical literature

    Type Journal Article
    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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    Tags:

    • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
    • Ethics
    • Homosexuality, Male
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Sex Education
    • Sexual behavior

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Medical ethics and Islam: principles and practice

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:52:53 2009
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    Extra PMID: 11124793
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Child
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Delivery of Health Care
    • Ethics, Medical
    • Great Britain
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Pediatrics
    • Physician-Patient Relations
    • Religion and Medicine

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • AIDS and Islam in America

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:47:17 2009
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    Extra PMID: 12362567
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
    • African Americans
    • HIV Infections
    • HIV Seroprevalence
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Sexual behavior
    • United States

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Transplantation ethics from the Islamic point of view

    Type Journal Article
    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
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    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Brain Death
    • Ethics, Medical
    • Humans
    • Informed Consent
    • Iran
    • ISLAM
    • Living Donors
    • Organ Transplantation
    • Tissue and Organ Harvesting
    • Tissue Donors

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Muslim breast cancer survivor spirituality: coping strategy or health seeking behavior hindrance?

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Extra PMID: 20390638
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 09:04:35 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 09:04:35 2011
  • Issues in Islamic biomedical ethics: a primer for the pediatrician

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Adolescent
    • Adult
    • Attitude to Death
    • Bioethics
    • Child
    • Child Development
    • Child Rearing
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Female
    • Human Rights
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Jurisprudence
    • Male
    • PARENTING
    • Religion and Medicine
    • United States

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Social work and the house of Islam: orienting practitioners to the beliefs and values of Muslims in the United States

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Conflict (Psychology)
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Cultural Diversity
    • Emigration and Immigration
    • Family Relations
    • Female
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Professional-Patient Relations
    • September 11 Terrorist Attacks
    • Social Values
    • Social Work
    • United States

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • The Practice of Reality Therapy from the Islamic Perspective in Malaysia and Variety of Custom in Asia.

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • HADITH (Shiites)
    • LIBRARY research
    • Malaysia
    • REALITY therapy
    • RELIGION & culture
    • WOMEN with disabilities
  • Colostomy irrigation: an important issue for Muslim individuals

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Colostomy
    • Fecal Incontinence
    • Flatulence
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Quality of Life
    • Therapeutic Irrigation
  • Contemporary medical ethics: an overview from Iran

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Beneficence
    • Bioethical Issues
    • Codes of Ethics
    • Ethical Theory
    • Ethics, Medical
    • Hippocratic Oath
    • History, 20th Century
    • History, 21st Century
    • Humans
    • Iran
    • ISLAM
    • Moral Obligations
    • Morals
    • Personal Autonomy
    • Principle-Based Ethics
    • Social Justice

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Culturally sensitive care of the Muslim patient

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Delivery of Health Care
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • religion

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Caring for the Islamic patient

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Attitude to Death
    • Attitude to Health
    • Female
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Perioperative Nursing
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Transcultural Nursing
    • United States

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Caring for patients of diverse religious traditions: Islam, a way of life for Muslims

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Arabs
    • Attitude to Death
    • Attitude to Health
    • Community Health Nursing
    • Cultural Diversity
    • Empathy
    • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
    • Home Care Services
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Nurse-Patient Relations
    • Social Values
    • Transcultural Nursing

    Notes:

    • 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?

  • Medical ethics and the Islamic tradition

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Cultural Diversity
    • Ethics, Medical
    • History, Medieval
    • History, Modern 1601-
    • Internationality
    • ISLAM
    • Medicine, Arabic
    • Moral Obligations
    • Morals
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Social Values
    • Theology
    • Virtues

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Islamic medical ethics: a primer

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Ethics, Medical
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Literature
    • Morals
    • Physician's Role

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • The perceived role of Islam in immigrant Muslim medical practice within the USA: an exploratory qualitative study

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Modified Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011

    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Emigrants and Immigrants
    • Female
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Middle Aged
    • Physicians
    • Pilot Projects
    • Professional Practice
    • Qualitative Research
    • Religion and Medicine
    • United States

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Psychiatry and Islam

    Type Journal Article
    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

    Tags:

    • Australia
    • Cross-Cultural Comparison
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Forensic Psychiatry
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Physician's Role
    • Psychiatry
    • Religion and Psychology
    • Social Values

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • African-American Muslim women and health care

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Accessed Mon Nov 2 13:43:46 2009
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    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
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    Tags:

    • African Americans
    • Attitude to Health
    • Culture
    • Family
    • Female
    • Health Services Needs and Demand
    • Health Services Research
    • Holistic Health
    • Humans
    • Interpersonal Relations
    • ISLAM
    • Physician-Patient Relations
    • United States
    • Women's Health Services

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Comparison of body dissatisfaction and cosmetic rhinoplasty with levels of veil practicing in Islamic women

    Type Journal Article
    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
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    Extra PMID: 19115373
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011

    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Analysis of Variance
    • BODY image
    • Body Mass Index
    • Clothing
    • Cross-Sectional Studies
    • depression
    • Female
    • Humans
    • Iran
    • ISLAM
    • Patient Satisfaction
    • Prevalence
    • Rhinoplasty
    • Self Concept
    • WOMEN
  • Islamic medical ethics in the 20th century

    Type Journal Article
    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
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    Extra PMID: 2614792
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
    Modified Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011

    Tags:

    • Bioethical Issues
    • Egypt
    • Ethics, Medical
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Social Justice
    • Theology
    • Tissue and Organ Procurement

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Caring for Muslim Patients

    Type Book
    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
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011
    Modified Sat Oct 1 15:03:53 2011

    Tags:

    • Cross-Cultural Comparison
    • Great Britain
    • Health
    • Health and hygiene
    • ISLAM
    • Medical care
    • MUSLIMS
    • Religion and Medicine
    • Religious aspects
    • Social life and customs
    • Transcultural Nursing

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • Religiosity and determinants of safe sex in Iranian non-medical male students

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 09:06:18 2011

    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Humans
    • Interviews as Topic
    • Iran
    • Male
    • Religion and Sex
    • Safe Sex
    • Young Adult
  • Muslim women's experiences with health care providers in a rural area of the United States

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Date Added Sat Oct 1 15:01:20 2011
    Modified Sat Oct 1 15:01:20 2011

    Tags:

    • Acculturation
    • Adult
    • Assertiveness
    • Attitude of Health Personnel
    • Attitude to Health
    • Clinical Competence
    • Communication Barriers
    • Cooperative Behavior
    • Cultural Competency
    • Female
    • Gender Identity
    • Health Services Needs and Demand
    • Humans
    • ISLAM
    • Nursing Methodology Research
    • Patient Education as Topic
    • Power (Psychology)
    • Professional Role
    • Professional-Patient Relations
    • Qualitative Research
    • Questionnaires
    • Rural Health Services
    • Southeastern United States
    • WOMEN

    Notes:

    • 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.

  • An Islamic approach to psychology and mental health

    Type Journal Article
    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&…
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 09:02:29 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 09:02:29 2011
  • Exploring the Islamic tradition for resonance and dissonance with cognitive therapy for depression.

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 08:57:14 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 08:57:14 2011

    Tags:

    • Cognitive Therapy
    • Culture
    • DEPRESSION, Mental -- Treatment
    • ISLAM
  • Living in the hands of God. English Sunni e-fatwas on (non-)voluntary euthanasia and assisted suicide

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 08:57:14 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 08:57:14 2011
  • Muslim views on mental health and psychotherapy

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 09:04:35 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 09:04:35 2011
  • Communicating with Muslim parents: "the four principles" are not as culturally neutral as suggested

    Type Journal Article
    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
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    Extra PMID: 19306021
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 09:05:21 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 09:05:21 2011
  • Marital satisfaction, sexual problems, and the possible difficulties on sex therapy in traditional Islamic culture

    Type Journal Article
    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
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    Extra PMID: 19105081
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 09:07:00 2011
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    Tags:

    • Adult
    • Couples Therapy
    • Cultural Characteristics
    • Female
    • Humans
    • Interpersonal Relations
    • ISLAM
    • Male
    • Marriage
    • Middle Aged
    • Personal Satisfaction
    • Prevalence
    • Sex Counseling
    • Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological
    • Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological
    • Turkey
  • Contribution of traditional medicine in the healthcare system of the Middle East

    Type Journal Article
    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
    Date Added Thu Sep 29 08:57:14 2011
    Modified Thu Sep 29 08:57:14 2011