Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Muslim older immigrants in Edmonton, Alberta: A community-based participatory research project with a local mosque.
Amyna Ismail RehmaniKhadija AbdiEsra Ben MabroukTianqi ZhaoBukola O SalamiAllyson JonesHongmei TongJordana SalmaPublished in: Canadian journal of public health = Revue canadienne de sante publique (2023)
The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the challenges associated with aging in the Muslim population and contributed to further marginalization, with mosques being sites of support during times of crises. Policymakers and service providers must explore ways of engaging mosque-based support systems in meeting the needs of older Muslim adults during pandemics.