Cultural Persistence of Tahnik Practice (Use of Honey) Despite Infant Botulism Risk: A Community-Based Study in Pakistan
Honey poses a proven risk for infant botulism, yet cultural practices such as tahnik remain widespread, especially in many Muslim communities, highlighting a critical gap between medical advice and traditional beliefs.
Authors
- Fatma M. Ibrahim (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2762-3350)
- Sadia Fatima (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1677-5535)
- Ahzam Khan Ghori
- Rabia Iqbal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5117-5128)
- Tooba Adil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5707-1702)
- Khaled Elbarbary
Institutions
- Mansoura University (EG)
- Jinnah Sindh Medical University (PK)
- Ras al-Khaimah Medical and Health Sciences University (AE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Community Health Nursing
- Published
- 2025-10-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2025.2572611
- Primary Topic
- Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00