| Author(s): | Rauf Qureshi |
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| Organization(s): | Islamic Center Of Virginia |
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| Location: | Virginia |
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| Available at: | www.vdem.state.va.us/library/outreach/PSOConf/Qureshi_psoc2004.pdf (report broken link)
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| Description: | This is a PowerPoint presentation detailing different cultural barriers that Muslim Americans might experience during a disaster situation. For example, in shelters meals may pose a difficulty as Muslims do not eat pork or pork products, including lard. Also, many cultural rules surrounding male and female gender roles may be difficult to accommodate during emergency situations, particularly without advanced planning. |
| Language(s): | English |
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| Communities: | Muslim |
| Subtopic: | Culturally Competent Care Language Access Services |
| Target Audience: | First Responders; Emergency Planners & Managers; Healthcare Providers; Public Health Professionals |
| Resource Type: | Presentation |
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| Contact Info: | Rauf Qureshi
Phone: 804-279-5694 |