Addressing Physical Activity In The Somali Community: Case Study
Running head: Physical Activity in the Somali Community
Addressing Physical Activity in the Somali Community
A Community Service Project
Ashley Ochsner
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Addressing Physical Activity in the Somali Community
Minnesota is becoming more diverse as time passes on. One of the ever-growing populations are Somalis, as they have been seeking refuge in Minnesota for over a decade. It becomes imperative for healthcare providers to adapt to this change, address areas of need, and become culturally competent. Nurses are in a position where they need to be aware of actual and potential healthcare trends for Somali individuals; …show more content…
Journal of the National Medical Association, 98(5), 746-752.
Leinberger-Jabari, Andrea. (2005). Diet and physical activity in the Somali
community. Minnesota International Health Volunteers.
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4: Chronic diseases [Motion picture]. Minneapolis, MN.
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Restrictive diets may lead to health problems. Retrieved April 13, 2008 from
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Somali Health Survey. (2004, October). Addressing disparities in data: implementing
community-based research in partnership with Minnesota’s Somali
community. Minnesota International Health Volunteers.
Wilder Research Center. (2000, November). Speaking for themselves: A survey of
Hispanic, Hmong, Russian, and Somali immigrants in Minneapolis and St.
Addressing Physical Activity in the Somali Community
A Community Service Project
Ashley Ochsner
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Addressing Physical Activity in the Somali Community
Minnesota is becoming more diverse as time passes on. One of the ever-growing populations are Somalis, as they have been seeking refuge in Minnesota for over a decade. It becomes imperative for healthcare providers to adapt to this change, address areas of need, and become culturally competent. Nurses are in a position where they need to be aware of actual and potential healthcare trends for Somali individuals; …show more content…
Journal of the National Medical Association, 98(5), 746-752.
Leinberger-Jabari, Andrea. (2005). Diet and physical activity in the Somali
community. Minnesota International Health Volunteers.
Minnesota International health Volunteers. (2005). Caafinaadkeena-Our Health: series
4: Chronic diseases [Motion picture]. Minneapolis, MN.
Nadeem, Sister N.U. (n.d.). Vitamin D: Are you getting enough? Retrieved April 13,
2008 from http://www.missionislam.com/health/vitaminD.htm
Randle, Garesia. (2007, January). Study shows exercise strengthens bone density:
Restrictive diets may lead to health problems. Retrieved April 13, 2008 from
http://www.lsureveille.com
Rode, Peter. (1999). Ethiopian and Somali families in Minneapolis: A community
study. Way to Grow: Minneapolis, MN.
Somali Health Survey. (2004, October). Addressing disparities in data: implementing
community-based research in partnership with Minnesota’s Somali
community. Minnesota International Health Volunteers.
Wilder Research Center. (2000, November). Speaking for themselves: A survey of
Hispanic, Hmong, Russian, and Somali immigrants in Minneapolis and St.