Patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use among Arab immigrants in Denmark: A qualitative study.

Patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use among Arab immigrants in Denmark: A qualitative study.

Zeid, Wael A;Andersen, John S;Kristiansen, Maria;
scandinavian journal of public health 2018 pp. 1403494818799597
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zeid2018patternsscandinavian

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The aim of this study was to explore patterns of complementary and alternative medicine use among Arab immigrants in Denmark, in order to increase insight into the hidden practices of this ethnic group.In this study, 21 Arab immigrants in Denmark were interviewed in Arabic. A purposive strategic sample was recruited from mosques, a healthcare center and by snowballing. Semi-structured interviews were conducted, then audiotaped and transcribed. The analysis was conducted according to Malterud's principles for systematic text condensation and guidelines for qualitative research.Different types of complementary and alternative medicine, referred to as Arabic and Islamic medicine, were used including dietary practices; spiritual healing and cupping therapy, which were mainly used for acute diseases, painful conditions and what so-called jinn-related diseases.Arabic and Islamic medicine is a special form of complementary and alternative medicine, used by some Arab immigrants, which appears to be deeply embedded in their health beliefs within cultural and religious contexts. Healthcare providers should be familiar with diverse health practices and beliefs in order to provide culturally sensitive care and improve the quality of care delivered to ethnic minority patients with different religious backgrounds.

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