Notes
Future research / gaps identified: n/a
Key findings:
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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.
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Local Imams were highly supportive of incorporating health messaging into their faith messages
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Cancer screening and cancer awareness initiatives need to be more culturally and religiously competent
Community organizations: n/a
Integration timeline: newcomers not defined
Key populations: Imams in Calgary, AB and the communities at their mosques
Key recommendations:
Involve Muslim organizations, Muslim leaders, and/or Imams at the policy level
