Inspiring Muslim Minds: Evaluating a Spiritually Adapted Psycho-educational Program on Addiction to Overcome Stigma in Canadian Muslim Communities

Hassan, Ahmed; Ragheb, Heba; Malick, Arfeen; Abdullah, Zainib; Ahmad, Yusra; Sunderji, Nadiya; Islam, Farah

doi:10.1007/s10597-020-00699-0

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“…Promoting lifestyle changes, specifically via health promotion, was the most indicated aspect across the interventions. These were predominantly focused on lifestyle change, preventive care, awareness building, health education, and faith adapted psychoeducation (Chaudhary et al 2019;Hassan et al 2021;Siddique and Mitchell 2013). In designing the programs, highest priority was given to the way the Muslim communities understood risk factors associated with physical, mental or social ill-being, and capability to build healthy lifestyle habits.…”

Section: Religiously Tailored Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The intervention content was generally co-created and involved a collaboration between the researchers, Imams, and the communities. When the information package and health messages were developed, the researchers addressed three major concerns for the Muslim community: the Quran and the Prophet Muhammad's teachings-informed content; the content was reviewed by local Imams; and participation and acceptance of the content by Muslims, for maintaining theological accuracy and religious appropriateness (Grace et al 2008;Hassan et al 2021;Padela et al 2019;Zoellner et al 2018). Use of the Quran and Prophetic stories were commonly declared by several studies, especially those that investigated cognitive and awareness aspects of Muslims.…”

Section: Content Co-creation and Delivery Based On The Quran And Sunnahmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Use of the Quran and Prophetic stories were commonly declared by several studies, especially those that investigated cognitive and awareness aspects of Muslims. For instance, (Zoellner et al 2018;Hassan et al 2021) included a scientific evidence-based description of types of trauma exposure and incorporated Islamic principles in regard to reconciliation and healing. Review of the content including sermon scripts and health messages occurred at Imam level.…”

Section: Content Co-creation and Delivery Based On The Quran And Sunnahmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The number of intervention sessions ranged from two to six. Few interventions considered short-length sessions, such as two-hour sessions (Padela et al 2018b); fourhours training for Imams (Zoellner et al 2018), whereas maximum interventions were implemented from 5 to 15 weeks period, involving 5 to 15 sessions (Chaudhary et al 2019;Hassan et al 2021;Tse 2002). The duration of each session was also varied in the interventions, for instance (Padela et al 2018c) described intervention sermons lasting 30-45 min, while the intervention described by Islam et al (2018a) consisted of a two-hour group educational session and 90 min one-on-one catch-up.…”

Section: Applicable Intervention Structuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However, public health approaches that are generalist in nature may not reach or have little effect on changing behaviours or improving the lives of culturally diverse, religious minorities (Bosire et al 2021;Jepson et al 2010). In faith-based populations, integration of religiosity is critical to ensure engagement, and the effectiveness of community health and wellbeing interventions targeted at these groups (Bosire et al 2021;Hassan et al 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Respect for Religiosity: Review of Faith Integration in Health and Wellbeing Interventions with Muslim Minorities

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Integration of religion in community health and wellbeing interventions is important for achieving a good life among faith-based populations. In countries hosting Muslim-minorities, however, relatively little is reported in academic literature on processes of faith integration in the development and delivery of interventions. We undertook a review of peer reviewed literature on health and wellbeing interventions with Muslim-minorities, with specific interest on how Islamic principles were incorporated. Major databases were systematically searched and PRISMA guidelines applied in the selection of eligible studies. Twenty-one journal articles met the inclusion criteria. These were coded and analyzed thematically. Study characteristics and themes of religiosity are reported in this review, including the religious tailoring of interventions, content co-creation and delivery design based on the teachings from the Quran and Sunnah, and applicability of intervention structures. We reviewed the philosophical and structural elements echoing the Quran and Islamic principles in the intervention content reported. However, most studies identified that the needs of Muslim communities were often overlooked or compromised. This may be due to levels of religio-cultural knowledge of persons facilitating community health and wellbeing interventions. Our review emphasizes the importance of intellectual apparatus when working in diverse communities, effective communication-strategies, and community consultations when designing interventions with Muslim-minority communities.

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Section: Religiously Tailored Interventionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Content Co-creation and Delivery Based On The Quran And Sunnahmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Content Co-creation and Delivery Based On The Quran And Sunnahmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Applicable Intervention Structuresmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“I Talk to Myself”: Exploring the Mental and Emotional Health Experiences of Muslim Rohingya Refugee Adolescents

Magan¹,

Sánchez²,

Munson³

2022

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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“If You Prayed More, You Would Feel Better”: The Dual Nature of Religion and Spirituality on Black Youths’ Mental Health and Access to Care in Canada

Fante-Coleman,

Allen,

Booker

et al. 2023

Child Adolesc Soc Work J

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This study explores Black Canadian youth’s relationship with religion and the impact religion has on their mental health and wellbeing. In addition, we probed promising practices for religious leaders and service providers who want to improve Black youth’s access to care. The results of this article draw from a larger study that aimed to explore the barriers and facilitators to mental healthcare for Black youth in Ontario, Canada. 128 (n = 66 youth, n = 35 service providers, n = 27 family and community members; 91% Black, 24% people of colour, 67% white) participants from six regions across Ontario were engaged in 23 qualitative focus groups held virtually between March 2020 and August 2021. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Three themes emerged from the data: The stigma and taboo nature of mental illness, the influence of religion and mental health and suggestions to improve care for Black youth. Mental illness is stigmatized in specific ways in Black communities and intergenerational differences exist in how mental illness is conceptualized. In addition, Black Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and other diverse or marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTQ+) youth face additional difficulties in relation to stigma. Religion and religious affiliation stigmatized mental illness yet, both were considered important for inclusion in traditional mental health supports. To improve access to care for Black youth, there is a need for community-practitioner partnerships, incorporating religion into traditional mental healthcare, and increasing mental health awareness in religious and community spaces. This study is among the first to explore the impact of religion on Black youth’s mental health, findings can contribute to increased access to affirming and responsive care for this population.

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Inspiring Muslim Minds: Evaluating a Spiritually Adapted Psycho-educational Program on Addiction to Overcome Stigma in Canadian Muslim Communities

Cited by 31 publications

References 28 publications

Respect for Religiosity: Review of Faith Integration in Health and Wellbeing Interventions with Muslim Minorities

Respect for Religiosity: Review of Faith Integration in Health and Wellbeing Interventions with Muslim Minorities

“I Talk to Myself”: Exploring the Mental and Emotional Health Experiences of Muslim Rohingya Refugee Adolescents

“If You Prayed More, You Would Feel Better”: The Dual Nature of Religion and Spirituality on Black Youths’ Mental Health and Access to Care in Canada

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