Support preferences for Arabic people with a chronic condition living in Australia: A descriptive survey

Ibrahim Alananzeh, Elizabeth Halcomb and Alex Chan

Nursing & Health Sciences, 2020, vol. 22, issue 4, 1076-1083

Abstract: Chronic diseases are becoming increasingly common and are a priority for action in the Australian health sector. This study investigated the models of support groups preferred by Arab Australians living with chronic conditions. Two hundred fifty‐one Arab people with chronic conditions completed a descriptive survey. More than half of participants thought that information on palliative care, financial advice and guidance, social and emotional support for self and family, complementary therapies, and being involved in treatment decisions were extremely useful. Conversely, information about palliative care, financial advice and guidance, and complementary therapies was seen as least useful. Eighty‐five percent of participants reported willingness to attend a support program. Participants indicated they preferred the program to be held at a local community organization and facilitated by health care professionals. There was a high level of agreement in the views of Arab participants about the preferred location, type of facilitator, and content of a support program. These findings should inform the design of future programs for Arab immigrants with chronic conditions.

Date: 2020
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