Primary Care Physicians’ Knowledge, Perceptions, and Comfort Level in Managing Patients Fasting in Ramadan

Background: Once a year, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset during the month of Ramadan. While fasting has many positive health implications, it may pose risks to individuals with underlying health issues. Despite the exemption from fasting for those who are ill, many Muslims with chronic conditions c...

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Main Authors: Hayam Hamodat, Saif Syed, Malik Ali, Yaeesh Sardiwalla, Fatima Imran, Ameer Jarrar, Farina Rafiq, Khader Zimmo, Mohamed Eissa, Babar Haroon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2020-06-01
Series:Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2150132720933796