KN2
Item
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Title
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KN2
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Type
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Interview
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Date
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March 19th, 2021
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Description
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The respondent is an Imam. Imams have the unique experience of supporting their fellow Muslim community members in many ways. This participant, a father of two, personally felt relatively unscathed by the harsh effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, he has aided and counseled his Muslim community members through the hardships they have faced on matters of financial strain, grief, social isolation, and more. Through all of the challenges his community members present, this participant has emphasized the strength of faith and advocated for the need for proper mental healthcare. He is eager and optimistic for a return back to “normal,” especially thanks to vaccinations and successful outcomes of guideline-following, but he certainly knows that we face certainty in the coming months and years.
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Language
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English
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Subject
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Imam responsibilities, mental health, counseling, community leaders, support, optimism, COVID-19
KN2