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Finally, the
fifth stage of Bracht et al. (1999) model is dissemination and reassessment. In this stage
key elements include updating the community analysis and profiles, “which involves
looking for changes that might have occurred in leadership, resources, and organizational
relationship in the community”. To carry out the activities of this stage the health
promoter can make use of the concept of Shuura as described in the second stage. In
addition several other channels of communication can be identified within an Islamic
community, which include the Mosque and Quranic schools. The mosque is an important area
in an Islamic community and offer possible means as way for disseminating health promotion
ideals. For instance all Muslim men are obliged to attend Friday prayers in a mosque
(Quran 62:9-10). This prayer is performed in a congregation and there are two sermons
prior to the prayer. The first sermon is dedicated to issues on religion while the second
sermon to issues on current affairs affecting the Muslim community. Prior to the sermons,
the Khatib (the person saying the sermons) mingles with the congregation to discuss on any
issues that might be of relevance for presentation during the sermons. By taking advantage
of these channels of communication in Islamic society, the health promoter would be able
to complete successfully health promotion interventions based on peoples’ own
perspective on life, health and healthy behavior. Reference:
Bracht, N., Kingsbury, L. & Rissel L. (1999). A Five stage Community
Organization Model for Health Promotion. In Bracht, N (Ed.). Health Promotion at the
community Level. (pp 83-104). International Educational and Professional Publisher,
Thousand Oaks, California 91320. SAGE Publications
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