Contemporary Islamic perspectives in public health / edited by Basil H. Aboul-Enein [and four others].

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Aboul-Enein, Basil H., editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Health--Religious aspects--Islam.

Health.

Medicine--Religious aspects--Islam.

Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (x, 165 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2025.

Summary:

Across the world, there are over two billion people practicing the religion of Islam. There is increasing evidence of the value and influence of cultural competency and transcultural health for medical professionals working with these communities. Here, the authors have developed and organized a nuanced approach to cultural competence, simultaneously promoting diversity and insight into the influence and value of Islamic beliefs and practices on positive health. Endorsing culturally competent information, behaviors, and interventions, topics covered include immunization, hygiene, fasting and dietary restrictions, and sexual and reproductive health. This is a definitive resource for public health practitioners operating within Muslim communities and countries as well as for academic courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in public health and health promotion, medicine, social work, and social policy and for continual professional development.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 10 Jan 2025).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781009231237

1009231235

9781009231244

1009231243

9781009231268

100923126X

OCLC:

1461818158