Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs Assessments
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Sexual and Reproductive Health
Culturally Responsive Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Care
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Sexual and Reproductive Health Toolkit
Good reproductive health is not only vital for successful and healthy livelihood, it is also a human right. Poor reproductive health has been linked to other diseases and illnesses including mental health needs.
To maintain one’s sexual and reproductive health (SRH) people need access to accurate information that empowers them to make informed decisions regarding their body and to protect themselves from any diseases or infections.
Discover how you can support the sexual and reproductive health of Afghan newcomers with this toolkit, created in partnership with the International Rescue Committee.
Contraception Options Videos
In collaboration with the International Rescue Committee, we are introducing informative videos on contraceptive options explicitly tailored for Afghan newcomers. We aim to provide clear, culturally sensitive information to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
As part of our comprehensive SRH Toolkit, these videos are available in:
Long-Acting Methods
Short-Acting Methods
Barrier and Natural Methods
Women’s Wellness Workshops
About Women’s Wellness:
Encourage Afghan women to take an active role in preventative healthcare visits by requesting an interpreter, asking questions, and preparing them for what to expect.
Afghan men are often involved in healthcare decisions with their wives or female family members. A separate version of our workshop materials has been culturally validated to ensure relevance to this audience.
Guides
Sexual and Reproductive Health Glossary
The purpose of this Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Glossary is to provide a standardized reference tool of SRH terms, translated from English into Dari and Pashto, that have been culturally validated and reviewed by a group of Afghan subject matter experts.
It includes words and definitions in English that serve as a reference to ensure cross-cultural understanding of the terminology, as well as colloquial expressions in Dari and Pashto to complement medical terminology.
The glossary is intended for use by interpretation and translation companies, public health departments, and medical providers to help ensure consistent, culturally and linguistically appropriate translations of sexual and reproductive health terms.
Birth Control Methods Chart
In the U.S., birth control options usually focus on efficacy, but some people have different priorities when it comes to choosing contraception, for example, its effect on menstruation or even how discrete it is.
Our friends at the Reproductive Health National Training Center (RHNTC) created chart explaining birth control options at-a-glance. The chart covers efficacy, frequency of use, menstrual side effects, and other considerations.
RHNTC recommends providers use this chart in discussing contraceptives and pairing it with counseling about STIs.
Other SRH Resources