Faculty Health and Environmental Sciences, Auckland University of Technology, Private Bag, 92006, Auckland, 1142, New Zealand.
J Relig Health. 2022 Oct;61(5):3795-3805. doi: 10.1007/s10943-022-01524-6. Epub 2022 Feb 28.
The Muslim community is a vibrant part of New Zealand society. As this community grows, researchers will need to strengthen engagement and collaboration to tailor the delivery of services. Given the paucity of the literature, this conceptual paper drawing on a study on health and Ramadan presents an exemplar for doing research with Muslim communities. This paper proposes several key elements (i) the importance of relationships, (ii) engagement with imams (mosque leaders), (iii) cultural and religious safety, (iv) a gendered approach and (v) utilizing religious festivals. These findings will be of interest to policy makers, practitioners and scholars wishing to engage with this community.
穆斯林社区是新西兰社会充满活力的一部分。随着这个社区的壮大，研究人员需要加强参与和合作，以调整服务的提供。鉴于文献的匮乏，本研究报告以健康和斋月为研究内容，为与穆斯林社区开展研究提供了一个范例。本文提出了几个关键要素：（一）关系的重要性，（二）与伊玛目（清真寺领袖）的合作，（三）文化和宗教安全，（四）性别化方法，以及（五）利用宗教节日。这些发现将引起政策制定者、实践者和学者的兴趣，他们希望与这个社区接触。
