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Barriers to Culturally Sensitive Care for Muslim Families: Healthcare Providers' and Social Work Perspectives on the Role of Islamic Faith in Parental End-of-Life Decision-Making for Children / EIMAN NABAG
Swansea University Author: EIMAN NABAG
DOI (Published version): 10.23889/SUthesis.68911
Abstract
In this study, the impact of Islamic culture and religious teaching on parents is studied with regard to their ability to care for children who are living with life-threatening illnesses, receiving palliative care, and approaching the end of their lives. Health care providers, prequalified social wo...
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Swansea, Wales, UK
2025
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| Institution: | Swansea University |
| Degree level: | Doctoral |
| Degree name: | Ph.D |
| Supervisor: | Maegusuku-Hewett, Tracey ; Kent, Wahida |
| URI: | https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa68911 |
| Abstract: |
In this study, the impact of Islamic culture and religious teaching on parents is studied with regard to their ability to care for children who are living with life-threatening illnesses, receiving palliative care, and approaching the end of their lives. Health care providers, prequalified social work students, and Muslim community leaders are also interviewed about their engagement and the support and care they provide Muslims with children suffering from terminal illness and facing imminent death. This study also examines some of the strategies and guidelines used in England and Wales to help shape palliative care services and end-of-life care for children. Specifically, the policy analysis was intended to critically examine health policies concerning children who are at the end of their lives, especially in regard to their culture and religion. Methodology: In this qualitative study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with healthcare professionals, a mosque leader, and prequalified students. As for the parent participating in the study, a narrative interview was conducted to allow her to talk freely (Fox, 2009). Findings and conclusion: Although both culture and religion have an impact on families' experiences at the end of a child's life, some cultural values can help families cope with the difficult process of caring for a dying child. The study concluded that culturally sensitive care requires diversity in the workforce, trusting and knowledgeable community members, and interactions between Muslim communities and healthcare organizations. |
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Social Work; Social Care |
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Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences |