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Muslim patients’ expectations and attitudes about Ramadan fasting during pregnancy
dc.contributor.authorLou, Alina
dc.contributor.authorHammoud, Maya
dc.date.accessioned2017-01-10T19:03:11Z
dc.date.available2017-05-02T15:09:14Zen
dc.date.issued2016-03
dc.identifier.citationLou, Alina; Hammoud, Maya (2016). "Muslim patients’ expectations and attitudes about Ramadan fasting during pregnancy." International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics 132(3): 321-324.
dc.identifier.issn0020-7292
dc.identifier.issn1879-3479
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/2027.42/135168
dc.description.abstractObjectiveTo investigate Muslim women’s attitudes concerning Ramadan fasting during pregnancy and determine how healthcare providers can better serve this population.MethodsA cross‐sectional study targeted Muslim patients with active obstetric records within the University of Michigan Health System who received care at clinics in metro Detroit (MI, USA) during Ramadan in 2013. Patients aged 18–50 years were approached between July 7 and August 15, and asked to complete a written survey on perceptions of fasting, influences on decision making, and healthcare expectations.ResultsAmong the 37 women who completed the survey, 26 (70%) did not fast in their current or most recent pregnancy during Ramadan. Overall, 23 (62%) women believed that fasting was harmful to themselves, their fetus, or both. Seven (19%) women reported consulting others about fasting during pregnancy, with the most influential individuals being Muslim scholars, followed by family/relatives and healthcare providers. The most important characteristics desired in a physician included being respectful of Islamic beliefs and possessing knowledge about Ramadan.ConclusionMost women chose not to fast during pregnancy. Although few consulted healthcare providers, pregnant Muslim women valued their opinions. Healthcare providers need to educate themselves about which topics to discuss with Muslim patients to provide care on an individual basis.
dc.publisherWiley Periodicals, Inc.
dc.subject.otherPregnancy
dc.subject.otherPrenatal care
dc.subject.otherRamadan
dc.subject.otherMuslim
dc.subject.otherIslam
dc.subject.otherFasting
dc.titleMuslim patients’ expectations and attitudes about Ramadan fasting during pregnancy
dc.typeArticleen_US
dc.rights.robotsIndexNoFollow
dc.subject.hlbsecondlevelObstetrics and Gynecology
dc.subject.hlbtoplevelHealth Sciences
dc.description.peerreviewedPeer Reviewed
dc.contributor.affiliationumDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
dc.contributor.affiliationumUniversity of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
dc.description.bitstreamurlhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/135168/1/ijgo321.pdf
dc.identifier.doi10.1016/j.ijgo.2015.07.028
dc.identifier.sourceInternational Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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