Modesty among muslim women: Implications for nursing care

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Abstract

Modesty is central to Islamic life. Modesty is exemplified in dress and behavior with persons of the opposite sex. Because ethical nursing care requires respecting patient culture and religiosity, nurses should be able to provide care that respects Muslim interpretations of modesty.

Original languageAmerican English
Pages (from-to)169-172
Number of pages4
JournalMEDSURG Nursing
Volume25
Issue number3
StatePublished - May 1 2016

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Surgery
  • Medical–Surgical

Keywords

  • Cultural Competency
  • Islam
  • Humans
  • Nurse-Patient Relations
  • Female

Disciplines

  • Nursing
  • Medicine and Health Sciences

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