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Death and dying in Australia: perceptions of a Sudanese community
Ludmilla Sneesby1, Ruth Satchell, Phillip Good
1Department of Palliative Care, Calvary Mater Newcastle, Hunter Region Mail Centre, New South Wales, Australia. ludmilla.sneesby@mater.health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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