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Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: 1) Conduct future research on specific groups within IMO women, e.g. newly arrived older immigrants, those with lower socioeconomic status, those experiencing language and cultural barriers, etc. 2) Understanding the perspectives of the family and socia...
Integration timeline: Newcomers not defined Key findings Loneliness was magnified by social distancing, fear of contracting COVID-19, and lack of in-person mosque activities Online services created barriers to accessing social supports through the mosque Due to a lack of culturally sensitive resources and servi...
Community organizations: n/a Future research / gaps identified: Explore the experiences of Muslim youth from different age groups, socioeconomic backgrounds, and geographic locations in Canada Conduct quantitative studies to provide statistical data to support the findings of this study Identify the impact of a...
Gaps identified Various characteristics of participants were not assessed, such as immigration status and what their specific mental health concern was. Additionally, certain groups were not included in this research, such as those with limited oral English ability. Key recommendations Multilingual service p...
Community organizations: n/a Integration timeline Newcomers (not defined) Key populations Somali immigrant mothers in Edmonton or Calgary Location Edmonton Calgary Alberta Open access – No Future research/gaps identified This research only included Muslim Somali mothers in Alberta...
Community organizations: Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership Key findings: 1) The survey revealed a prevalence of Islamophobia in Red Deer, highlighting the need for further research on the experiences of the Muslim community. 2) The report emphasized the costs of complacency towards racism, both within visible mi...
Future research / gaps identified: n/a Key findings: Collaborating with Imams and mosques can be an effective way to increase health knowledge, identify avenues for cancer screening promotion, and encourage cancer prevention in their communities. Local Imams were highly supportive of incorporating health messagin...
Future research / gaps identified: This initial survey was only carried out by IFSSA with their clients. IFSSA hopes to expand this research to the overall social services sector in Edmonton who serve the Muslim community. Integration timeline: not defined Key populations: the Islamic community in Edmonton Commun...
Future research / gaps identified: Expand studies on the relationship between pain and physical activity for this population Integration timeline: first generation immigrants (not otherwise defined) Key findings: Pain was a strong barrier to participating in physical activity The acculturation process can affec...
Gaps identified Physical activity is not always accessible to older Muslim immigrants despite their desire to engage in it Key findings Participants of this research emphasized the importance of physical activity in older age and prioritized the need for physical activity programs. The four themes highlight Muslim ol...
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