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Courtney Conrad

Yolanda Morrisey

Amy McClain

Deiah BarnesMohammed Bitar


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Hello, I am Amy and Iwill be doing theintroduction to thiswonderful presentation.

Fun fact before we

start: Whileincarcerated, MikeTyson was taken in bythe Arab population andconverted to the Islamic

faith for a short time inthe mid-90s


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Origin: Arabs are descendents of the nomadicdesert tribes of the Arabian Peninsula. The firstArabs to make North America their home did so

with the help of the Spaniards in the early1600s. There are an estimated 4 million ArabAmericans here today. These Arab Americans areimmigrants of the following Arab countries ofNorth Africa and Southwest Asia: Algeria,

Bahrain, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan,Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco,Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Somalia,Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, &Yemen.


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Race is difficult to tracksince there is not anoption on paperwork forArab race. Arabstypically will choosetheir race to bewhite/Caucasian orother.


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Majority of Arabs are united by Islam

however not all Arabs are Muslim. There aremany Christians, and Jews as well.Regardless of religious choice it is animportant part of their daily life. Religion

encapsulates almost every aspect ofhealthcare from when and why theyll seekmedical attention to the food they will orwill not eat while under the care of medical

professionals.


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Along with the religious beliefs there aremany social beliefs that may interfere withthe healthcare being given to an Arabpatient. From the gender of the medical

provider to the person with whom themedical information is given is all in regardsto the social beliefs


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Before Yolanda speaks,

may I interest any ofyou in a McArabia?

Fast food is verycommon in the Arab

world with somemodifications.

Kofta is ground meatmixed with spices andonions


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Arabism and Islam are intrinsically interwoven withsome elements of Christianity so that Arabs, whetherChristian or Muslim, share some basic traditions andbeliefs.

Most Arabs are Muslims. Islam is the official religionof the most Arab countries, and in Islam there is noseparation of church and state; a certain amount ofreligious participation is obligatory.

Islam has no priesthood. Islamic scholars or religioussheikhs, the most learned individuals in an Islamiccommunity, assume the role of imam or leader ofthe prayer. The imam acts as a spiritual counselor.

Many Muslims believe in combining spiritualmedicine, performing daily prayers, and reading orlistening to the Quran with conventional medicaltreatment.


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Faith, which is shown by the proclamation of theUnity of God by saying There is no God butAllah; Mohammed is the Messenger of Allah

Prayer, facing Mecca, is performed at dawn,noon, midafternoon, sunset, and nightfall.

Almsgiving is encouraged to assist the poor andto support religious organizations.

Fasting occurs to fulfill religious obligations, towipe out previous sins, and to appreciate thehunger of the poor.

A pilgrimage to Mecca once in a lifetime isencouraged if the means are available.


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Islam disapproves of superstition, witchcraft,and magic, concerns about the powers of jealouspeople, the evil eye, and certain supernaturalagents such as the devil andjinn are part of thefolk beliefs.

Protection from the evil eye is afforded bywearing amulets, such as blue beads or figuresinvolving the number 5, reciting the Quran, orinvoking the name Allah.

Mental illness may be attributed to possession by

evil jinn. Some believe that inanity, or jinaan (possessed by the jinn). Islamic medicine is based on 4 humors and the

spiritual and physical remedies prescribed by theProphet.


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Black bile

Blood

Phlegm

Yellow bile

These are primarycontributors of dryness,heat, cold, andmoisture. Primaryremedies involve

treating with opposites: Hot disease/coldremedy.

Even though moremodern techniques areemployed many still

prefer treating illnesswith special prayers andsimple foods such ashoney, salt, dates andolive oil.


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Forget the McArabia,buy the Falafel fivedollar foot long!

Falafel is a ground patty

made from chic peasand fava beans. It is ameatless alternative

And now it is Courtneys

turn!


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Arabs are at risk to illness due to theirbarriers of modesty, gender preference, andview of disease.

Some refer in the Arabic culture refers to

cancer as That disease. The will of God,No one can prevent or cure the illness, itsGods punishment and only God can heal it.

Mental Illness in the Arabic culture is often

stigmatized. An Arabic patient with mentaldistress may not seek advice from medicalprofessionals Safety.

Euthanasia is forbidden


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The Arabic culture many times has a very

strong support system with their families,relatives, and close friends and rely on themfor help and emotional support.

The actions of one family member can bringshame to entire family. It is very easy tounderstand why one would hide a pregnancy,disease, drug addiction, or mental illness.

Honor is important and represents the family.The family is the sole unit to their lives and

disappointing a loved one is consideredshameful


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Arabic culture prefers to be treated by amedical provider of the same sex. This iseven more common for female patients.Same sex interpreters also apply incommunicating when services are needed.

Arabics consider the left hand dirty since itis used to cleanse them after using thebathroom. As nurses, it is very importantwhen serving food or drink to always use the

right hand. (Moe is left handed and thereforedurrty)

Prefer to be positioned East (towards Mecca)for prayer


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Moe is going to talk to

you about some of theErickson stages amongArabs while I smoke thishookah.

Hookahs are verycommon in the Arabworld, and are givenout at cafs with your

coffee. A little differentfrom Starbucks, huh?


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It is recommended thatthe mother breast feedher child for the first 2years of life if possible.

Even if divorced, it isthe fathers duty tosupport the mother andchild with shelter and

financially .


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The Arabic cultureplaces high emphasis onteaching their young

about their God andreligion. It is believedthat getting your childto have faith willprovide hope in life and

possess restraints fromcommitting sin.


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Viewed as the mostimportant stage of lifeamong Arabs.

The stage in which legalliability is assumed.

A good education is viewedas prevented the adolescentfrom becoming lost

Parental supervision over theadolescent until futuristicdevelopments are taken intoconsideration


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The elderly areregarded in the deepestrespect. Heaven wouldbe found under the feet

of ones mother.

The elderly, in families,are consulted in thedecision makingregarding their healthcare processes amongmany other lifedecisions.


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Soccer (known asfutbol) is the #1 sport in

the Arab world. Storeswill close down toattend soccer events.

Ouch bro

Here is Deiah to teachyou even more! Isntthis exciting?!


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Greet patients using their last name or bothfirst and last name.

Avoid medical jargon or slang.

Speak in a low moderate voice. Take time to become acquainted with your

patient before discussing business.

Have interpreters available as needed.


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Most Arabs are Muslims

Convey hope andoptimism.

Have an understandingof Ramadan the Muslim

month of fasting.


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Make sure your in

communication with thedietary department.

Provide informationabout the ingredients inthe food, mouthwashes,toothpaste, and somemedications.

Be informed about thetypes of foods to offerwhile in the hospitalsetting.


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You May need toincrease dosages onsome medications.

Be aware of whatsin the medications.


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Provide emotionalsupport if the mom ishaving a girl.

Monitor hydration status

and glucosemetabolism.

Assess breastfeedingpractices.


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Family planning and newborn health serviceswould expectably decline mortality by two-thirds, and newborn deaths would decrease byone- half for Arabs. Over than one-half of Muslimwomen who give birth each year do not attendthe recommended antenatal visits, and morethan one-third do not deliver in a health facility,and raises the risk to their health and their baby.Two out of three Arabic women every year needcare for complications of pregnancy and do notreceive it.

41% of pregnancies in the region are unintended.1 in 6 pregnancies end with abortions which aremost illegal and unsafe.


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Arabic Community

Center for Economicand Social Services

Public Health

Education and Research

American Arab AntiDiscriminationCommittee (ADC.org)


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We as nurses need to beaware that we havedifferent beliefs whenit comes to health and

illness compared toother cultures.

As nurses we need tofamiliarize ourselves

with our patientscultural background.


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In conclusion, the Arab American has a greatrespect for science and medicine. They are wellaware of what Arabs have contributed to thefield of medicine and are proud of theiraccomplishments. Younger immigrants have amore favorable perception for the nursingprofession than older immigrants. In order for aclient patient relationship to be successful

between an older Arab American and anAmerican nurse or doctor is through mutualrespect. Arabs must have a respect for theprofessional as an individual and the healthcaremust respect the culture of the Arabic patient.


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A)Richard Gere B) Mike Tyson

C) Bruce Springsteen

D) Cindy Lauper


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A) 1 Million

B) 2 MillionC) 3 Million

D) 4 Million


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A)ONCE

B) 3 TIMES

C) NONED) 5 TIMES


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A) To save money

B) To lose weight

C) To sympathize with the poorD) To rid the body of sins


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A) WEST

B) EAST

C) SOUTHD) NORTH


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A)Read Meat

B) Tobacco

C) Alcohol

D) Fish


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A) Moes mother

B) Talk Dirty Juliet

C) Days of WonderD) The Bangles


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A) Zeus

B) King Tut

C)Rescue RangerD) Avatar


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Always remember tohave love in your heart.

Or at the very least

shave it into your backhair.


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Aboul-Enein, B., & Aboul-Enein, F. (2010).The cultural gap delivering health careservices to Arab American populations in the

United States. Journal ofCultural Diversity.17 (1), 20- 23. Retrieved from EBSCOHOST

Purnell, L. D. (2005). Guide to culturallycompetent health care (2nd ed.).

Philadelphia: Davis. p. 90 103.

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