Somali

Habiba

Habiba Hummand is a nurse in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. She came to Canada from Somalia. Several female members of her family have had breast cancer, including her mother who died of the disease at 48.

The whole community at the hospital

Habiba talks about the "three visitors at a time" rule. (01:30)

Somali - Traditions, Rituals and Spirituality

What health care providers should know (1:44)
Failing a dying parent (1:32)
Culture, religion and illness (2:44)
Learning about hospice care (1:19)
The blessing of sharing (0:49)
Religious rituals (0:47)
Talking about cancer is taboo (2:14)
Shame and drama (1:24)
We care for our elders at home (1:27)
Only God knows (2:06)
Dignity at home (0:54)
Writing a will (1:03)
Somali voices: Ceremony, traditions and beliefs (7:42)
Somali voices: After death and grief (2:22)

Somali - Talking About Illness

What health care providers should know (1:44)
Taboo topics (1:44)
Talking about cancer is taboo (2:14)
Shame and drama (1:24)
Speak clearly and simply (1:42)
Cancer: A big frightening word (1:47)
Does he think I'm three years old? (2:55)
Tell the family first (1:48)
What is a DNR? (1:33)
Someone to talk to (1:06)
Civil war and cancer (1:37)
Somali voices: Ceremony, traditions and beliefs (7:42)
Somali voices: Caring for the patient and family (4:26)
Somali voices: A good death (5:32)
Differences between religion and culture (1:59)

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