End-of-life organ donation is controversial in Islam. The controversy stems from: (1) scientifically flawed medical criteria of death determination; (2) invasive perimortem procedures for preserving transplantable organs; and (3) incomplete disclosure of information to consenting donors and families. Data from a survey of Muslims residing in Western countries have shown that the interpretation ...

OBJECTIVE To understand lay beliefs and attitudes, religious teachings, and professional perceptions in relation to diabetes prevention in the Bangladeshi community. DESIGN Qualitative study (focus groups and semistructured interviews). SETTING Tower Hamlets, a socioeconomically deprived London borough, United Kingdom. PARTICIPANTS Bangladeshi people without diabetes (phase 1), religious ...

Strengthening the values of Nationalism in society is very important to do. This especially true for communities that have been hit by prolonged conflict. research was conducted based on importance strengthening people Southwest Aceh after being The purpose this study find out how efforts made government and inhibiting supporting factors faced strengthen nationalism Aceh. uses qualitative metho...

Secondhand smoke exposure (SHS) causes a disproportionate health burden for children, yet existing smoke-free laws are often poorly enforced. We monitored air quality while observing children and adult nonsmokers present in public venues during Ramadan, a period of Muslim religious observance marked by family and social gatherings, in Jakarta, Indonesia. A repeated-measures design was used to a...