Publications by authors named "Muhammad Haidous"
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to dusk for the duration of the month. The current literature focuses on adults who fast, with little attention to pediatric practices. An anonymous, digital survey was conducted using Qualtrics software and distributed to residents, fellows, or attendings in Michigan in 2019.
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- The study examines fasting practices among Muslim children during Ramadan, highlighting the lack of existing research specifically focused on pediatric fasting.
- Approximately 918 Muslim parents or guardians participated in a survey, revealing that many health care providers were unaware that their children fasted, and most did not give specific medical advice related to fasting.
- Despite this, many parents felt comfortable discussing fasting with their child's doctor, and a significant portion believed their doctors understood fasting well.