This report describes a project conducted by the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Nursing in partnership with the Muslim Association of Canada (MAC) at Edmonton Rahma Mosque, which sought to address health disparities by providing culturally tailored health education sessions in Urdu and Arabic. Covering fall prevention, dementia awareness, urinary incontinence management, nutrition, mental health, hygiene, and physical activity, these sessions aimed to empower immigrant seniors to make informed decisions about their health. Participants reported high relevance, comprehension, and satisfaction, emphasizing the value of interactive, translated, and culturally sensitive information. Continuous improvements in finding culturally sensitive health education material, translating sessions more effectively, and increasing the number of topics the program covers, were highlighted as crucial for future health education initiatives for immigrant seniors.
Authors
Salma, J. (PI), Layton, M., Au, A., Thennakoonwela, P., & Temuri, H.
Publication Date
2024