Experiences of Muslim Mothers of Children with Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

Authors

Enaya Othman, Marquette UniversityFollow
Lee Za Ong, Marquette UniversityFollow
Irfan A. Omar, Marquette UniversityFollow
Abir K. Bekhet, Marquette UniversityFollow
Janan Najeeb, Milwaukee Muslim Women's Coalition

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

2022

Publisher

Taylor & Francis (Routledge)

Source Publication

Journal of Disability & Religion

Source ISSN

2331-2521

Original Item ID

10.1080/23312521.2021.1911734

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to explore the experiences of Muslim mothers of children with disabilities. Many studies have addressed the challenges faced by family caregivers in Western societal settings and little is known about the challenges of Muslim mothers of children with disabilities faced and the impact to their well-being. The study revealed several themes regarding the values in caregiving, disparity, fortitude, and needs. It provided a unique perspective on the intersection of gender with culture, religion, and immigrant status for the caregivers. The implication on the cultural stigmatization of disability in Muslim communities is discussed.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal of Disability & Religion, Vol. 26, No. 1 (2022): 1-25. DOI. © 2021 Taylor & Francis. Used with permission.

Recommended Citation

Othman, Enaya; Ong, Lee Za; Omar, Irfan A.; Bekhet, Abir K.; and Najeeb, Janan, "Experiences of Muslim Mothers of Children with Disabilities: A Qualitative Study" (2022). Arabic Languages and Literatures. 9.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/arabic/9