In Arab culture, a man is not allowed to be alone with a woman other than his wife.

• A. Not allowed
• B. Allowed only if accompanied by a male relative
• C. Allowed in public settings
• D. Not restricted if the woman is a relative

Answer: (A)

In some Arab cultures, modesty and gender boundaries guide interactions by avoiding khalwa, which is private seclusion of a non-relatives in a situation where a man and a woman are alone. That principle leads to the idea that a man should not be alone with a woman who is not his wife.

In healthcare, this means take steps to prevent private, unsupervised interactions between a male clinician and a female patient who are not related, such as having a chaperone or a same-gender clinician present when appropriate, and ensuring privacy while maintaining boundaries.

So the statement that a man is not allowed to be alone with a woman other than his wife aligns with these boundary practices, making it the best answer. The other scenarios describe accompaniment or public settings but do not satisfy the core boundary of private seclusion. Always approach with cultural sensitivity and adjust to the patient’s comfort and safety needs.