AIMS: The aims of this study were to obtain information to support Palliative Care healthcare workers to meet the needs of the Sudanese population in death, dying, and bereavement. BACKGROUND: Australia is a multicultural society and healthcare workers are faced with increasing numbers and diversity of immigrants to whom healthcare professionals strive to provide quality health care. METHODS: A qualitative interpretive approach was used with data collected from a sample of 15 participants during focus group discussions. Data were collected in 2008-2009, transcribed and analysed. RESULTS: The main themes and ideas identified in the dialogues were analysed under five main headings--Communication issues including disclosure and consent; Concepts of disease and illness; Attitudes towards medical treatments; Customs surrounding death, dying and bereavement; and Spiritual and religious issues. CONCLUSION: The cultures and traditions of African countries vary widely; this study provides a snapshot of the views of a Sudanese African community about death and dying in Australia.
AIMS: The aims of this study were to obtain information to support Palliative Care healthcare workers to meet the needs of the Sudanese population in death, dying, and bereavement. BACKGROUND: Australia is a multicultural society and healthcare workers are faced with increasing numbers and diversity of immigrants to whom healthcare professionals strive to provide quality health care. METHODS: A qualitative interpretive approach was used with data collected from a sample of 15 participants during focus group discussions. Data were collected in 2008-2009, transcribed and analysed. RESULTS: The main themes and ideas identified in the dialogues were analysed under five main headings--Communication issues including disclosure and consent; Concepts of disease and illness; Attitudes towards medical treatments; Customs surrounding death, dying and bereavement; and Spiritual and religious issues. CONCLUSION: The cultures and traditions of African countries vary widely; this study provides a snapshot of the views of a Sudanese African community about death and dying in Australia.
Authors: Laura Llop-Medina; Yu Fu; Jorge Garcés-Ferrer; Ascensión Doñate-Martínez Journal: Int J Environ Res Public Health Date: 2022-03-08 Impact factor: 3.390