Ramadan: what it means for general practice

Mughal, Faraz

doi:10.3399/bjgp14x680605

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“…Fasting Ramadan improves spiritual and physical health. [ 14 15 16 ] The main purpose of fasting the holy month is to attain righteousness. [ 17 ] Some other benefits include strengthening the believers' relationship with their Creator (His name is Allah), having self-reflection and appreciation of Allah's blessings, remembering and helping the people in need, and learning self-control.…”

Section: Benefits Of Fasting the Holy Monthmentioning

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Muslim patients in Ramadan: A review for primary care physicians

Abolaban

Al-Moujahed

2017

Avicenna J Med

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Fasting Ramadan, in which Muslims abstain from specific habits and behaviors from dawn to sunset, is one of the five Pillars of Islam. While there are several exemptions from fasting, many Muslim patients with acute or chronic medical conditions still choose to fast, which may adversely affect their health if not addressed properly. Some patients may not be well educated about the effects of some medical treatments and procedures on the validity of their fast, which can unnecessarily lead to suboptimal management of their conditions or treatment nonadherence. Since spirituality, religiosity, and personal beliefs affect patients' health behaviors and adherence to treatments, health-care providers need to learn how fasting Ramadan can affect the health of their Muslim patients, especially those with chronic medical conditions, and how to help them achieve safe fasting. This article aims to provide an overview of the main topics that primary care physicians may need to know in order to improve their cultural competence when caring for their fasting Muslim patients.

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Section: Benefits Of Fasting the Holy Monthmentioning

confidence: 99%

Muslim patients in Ramadan: A review for primary care physicians

Abolaban

Al-Moujahed

2017

Avicenna J Med

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“…The evaluation of the effects of RF on human physiology has clinically applicable implications (Bragazzi, 2015; Mughal, 2014). In a globalized society, physicians may be consulted by Muslim patients with chronic diseases such as respiratory disorders who intend or insist on fasting during Ramadan (Al Wakeel et al, 2013).…”

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The Effects of Ramadan Fasting on the Spirometric Data of Healthy Adult Males

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The few studies carried out on the effects of Ramadan fasting (RF) on spirometric values present contradictory conclusions. This study aimed at assessing whether RF affects healthy adults’ spirometric values. Twenty-nine nonsmoking healthy males (M ± standard error of mean [SEM] of age: 27 ± 1 years) who fasted during Ramadan (June 29-July 28, 2014) volunteered to the study. Three periods (before-Ramadan [June 23-25], mid-Ramadan [July 14-16] and after-Ramadan [August 11-14]) were selected for spirometry measurements that were consistently performed 5.5 to 3.5 hours (between 15:00 and 17:00 hours) before fasting break. Assessment sessions comprised following: weight (kg), forced vital capacity (FVC), first second expiratory volume (FEV1), FEV1/FVC, peak expiratory flow (PEF), maximal mid expiratory flow (MMEF), and forced expiratory flow rate at the x% of FVC to be exhaled (FEFx%). Spirometric data were expressed in percentages of reference values. Results were analyzed by applying repeated measures analysis of variance. The M ± SEM of weight (before-R: 81.6 ± 2.8 kg, mid-R: 80.8 ± 2.9 kg, after-R: 81.2 ± 2.9 kg), FEV1 (before-R: 99 ± 2%, mid-R: 98 ± 2%, after-R: 98 ± 2%), FVC (before-R: 103 ± 2%, mid-R: 101 ± 2%, after-R: 101 ± 2%), PEF (before-R: 112 ± 3%, mid-R: 113 ± 2%, after-R: 114 ± 3%), MMEF (before-R: 83 ± 3%, mid-R: 83 ± 3%, after-R: 82 ± 3%), FEF25% (before-R: 90 ± 5%, mid-R: 89 ± 6%, after-R: 87 ± 6%), FEF50% (before-R: 94 ± 4%, mid-R: 91 ± 4%, after-R: 93 ± 3%), and FEF75% (before-R: 108 ± 3%, mid-R: 111 ± 2%, after-R:111 ± 3%) were not significantly influenced by RF. To conclude, RF did not bring about any significant changes in the spirometric values of nonsmoking healthy adult males.

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“…Ramadan is the holy fasting month for Muslims all around the world. Many things are prohibited during fasting time (from sunrise to sunset) including food, drink and smoking [ 13 ]. This month is known to be full of spirituality, religious worship and self-control [ 13 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Many things are prohibited during fasting time (from sunrise to sunset) including food, drink and smoking [ 13 ]. This month is known to be full of spirituality, religious worship and self-control [ 13 ]. During the month of Ramadan, people who follow the faith of Islam fast around 16 h a day.…”

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Electronic cigarettes’ withdrawal severity symptoms among users during intermittent fasting: a cross-sectional study

Barakat

Alqudah

Alfayoumi

et al. 2021

Addict Sci Clin Pract

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Background Recently, electronic cigarette (e-cig) usage has increased significantly, making it a potentially effective smoking cessation tool. In Muslim countries, most people who use e-cigarettes fast the month of Ramadan, which results in intermittent fasting. This study aims to reveal the severity of e-cig withdrawal symptoms among users during this intermittent fasting period. Methods A self-administered survey was developed and validated to solicit anonymous responses from e-cig users living in Jordan, through a cross-sectional study design. Participants were recruited through social media resources. Severity scores of physical (out of 11) and psychological (out of 8) withdrawal symptoms for each participant were assessed and calculated for each participant, depending on the symptoms reported. Results A convenience sample (n = 523) of e-cig adult users were recruited. The majority of the participants were males (96.4%) aged between 18 and 40 years (86.4%). Many participants replaced tobacco smoking with e-cig (53.5%) in order to help them stop smoking. More than half of the participants experienced relatively weak physical (0.82 ± 1.78) and psychological (1.24 ± 1.89) withdrawal symptoms during the month of fasting. Most of the participants (63.2%) preferred to engage themselves with a busy schedule to tolerate the related withdrawal symptoms they experienced. Conclusion E-cigs could play a vital role in smoking cessation among tobacco smokers during intermittent fasting. Ramadan offers a good opportunity for smokers to quit, as the reported physical and psychological e-cig withdrawal symptoms were found to be relatively weak. Awareness and behavioral interventions would help clarify the effect of e-cigs and help determine alternative ways to cease smoking.

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Ramadan: what it means for general practice

Cited by 13 publications

References 5 publications

Muslim patients in Ramadan: A review for primary care physicians

Muslim patients in Ramadan: A review for primary care physicians

The Effects of Ramadan Fasting on the Spirometric Data of Healthy Adult Males

Electronic cigarettes’ withdrawal severity symptoms among users during intermittent fasting: a cross-sectional study

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