Shela Hirani

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Associate Professor
Office: Research and Innovation Centre, Room 508
E-mail: shela.hirani@uregina.ca
Phone: 306-337-8544

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    Healthcare Barriers Affecting Breastfeeding Immigrant Mothers
    (Faculty of Nursing, 2022-10-30) Hirani, Shela
    This video presents healthcare barriers experienced by breastfeeding immigrant mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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    Breastfeeding Challenges of Immigrant Women in the Workforce
    (Faculty of Nursing, 2022-08-28) Hirani, Shela
    This video presents the breastfeeding challenges of immigrant mothers who combine breastfeeding with employment.
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    Breastfeeding Challenges of Immigrant Mothers during COVID-19
    (Faculty of Nursing, 2022-05-21) Hirani, Shela
    Globally, the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected the health and well-being of the population, especially immigrant women with young children. It is essential to explore the breastfeeding experiences of vulnerable immigrant women who often lack adequate breastfeeding support in a new country. This video presents the positive and negative effects of COVID-19 on breastfeeding practices of immigrant mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada
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    Breastfeeding Experiences and Recommendations of Immigrant Mothers in Saskatchewan
    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 2022-01-26) Hirani, Shela
    Immigrant mothers often lack adequate social support and access to health care services with breastfeeding supports that are affordable, accessible, need-based and culturally/gender-sensitive. This video presents breastfeeding challenges and recommendations of immigrant mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada on ways to promote, protect and support their breastfeeding practices.
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    Challenges and Breastfeeding Experiences of Refugee Mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada - Arabic Version
    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 2021-11-05) Hirani, Shela
    Refugee mothers are vulnerable to cultural stereotyping and socioeconomic hardships when they migrate to a new country. This vulnerability often has a negative impact on refugee mothers’ breastfeeding practices, related to social, emotional, psychological, and physical stressors. This video presents challenges and breastfeeding experiences of refugee mothers accessing and utilizing healthcare services in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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    Challenges and Breastfeeding Experiences of Refugee Mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada
    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 2021-11-02) Hirani, Shela
    Refugee mothers are vulnerable to cultural stereotyping and socioeconomic hardships when they migrate to a new country. This vulnerability often has a negative impact on refugee mothers’ breastfeeding practices, related to social, emotional, psychological, and physical stressors. This video presents challenges and breastfeeding experiences of refugee mothers accessing and utilizing healthcare services in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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    Health & Well-Being of Refugee Mothers During COVID-19 Arabic Version (Saskatchewan, Canada)
    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 2021-06-02) Hirani, Shela
    The Arabic version of resource is designed for Refugee Mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada to promote their health and well-being during COVID-19. Dr. Shela Hirani and her team acknowledged the support of Jim Pattison Children's Hospital Foundation that supported their breastfeeding refugee study in Saskatchewan, Canada.
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    Health & Well-being of Refugee Mothers during COVID-19
    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 2021-02-03) Hirani, Shela
    This resource is designed for Refugee Mothers in Saskatchewan, Canada to promote their health and well-being during COVID-19. Dr Shela Hirani and her team acknowledge the support of Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation that funded the Refugee Study in Saskatchewan.
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    Breastfeeding During Covid-19 An Information Guide
    (Faculty of Nursing, University of Regina, 2020-05-03) Hirani, Shela
    Breastmilk is essential for the growth and development of young children. Considering its benefits, breastfeeding is recommended at all times for young children, especially during crisis situations such as the COVID-19 pandemic. This animated video on "Breastfeeding during COVID-19" provides need-based information to breastfeeding mothers who may lack breastfeeding support and access to information during the current state of emergency and self-isolation. It will also clarify misconceptions surrounding breastfeeding during COVID-19 and raise public awareness on safe infant feeding practices during this pandemic.