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Women’s Wellness

In a series of videos created in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC), newly arrived Afghan women can learn about women’s wellness exams in the United States, including why they are important, what to expect, and key tips like asking for an interpreter.

We know that trusted messengers are valuable resources to Afghan families as they consider their healthcare options. Organizations and community health workers wishing to host their own health education workshops may do so with translated and customizable PowerPoint slides, Google Slides, Canva slides, and speaking notes.

A second version of the materials are available for Afghan men, who are often involved in healthcare decisions with their wives or female family members. This version of our materials has been culturally validated to ensure relevance to this audience.

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Videos

Women’s Wellness: Introduction

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Women’s Wellness: Patient Rights in the U.S.

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What Happens During a Women’s Wellness Exam

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Workshop Materials

Women's Wellness Part 1: Introduction to the Women's Wellness Exam

Introduction to the Women’s Wellness Exam

This session provides an overview of the women’s wellness exam, emphasizing its significance in early disease detection and management. It introduces various healthcare providers like OB-GYNs and nurse practitioners, explaining their roles in conducting these exams.

Learning Objectives:

  • Women’s Wellness exams
  • Recognize the appropriate age to start regular wellness exams
  • Identify different healthcare providers who conduct wellness exams and understand their respective roles.
  • Gain insight into the broader series, including patient health rights in the U.S. and what to expect during a wellness exam
Women's Wellness: Patient Rights in the U.S.

Women’s Wellness: Patient Rights in the U.S.

This session explores patient rights in the U.S. healthcare system, focusing on dignity, non-discrimination, privacy, and the use of interpreters. It emphasizes the right to privacy, the need for medical confidentiality, and the ability to request female providers and interpreters.

Learning Objectives:

  • respect, regardless of race, sex, or origin.
  • Recognize the importance of privacy in healthcare and the procedures for consenting to share medical information.
  • Learn about the availability and right to use medical interpreters and the importance of understanding medical procedures.
Understanding What Happens During a Wellness Exam

Women’s Wellness: Understanding What Happens During a Wellness Exam

This session details the process of a women’s wellness exam in the U.S., covering steps from initial check-in and history taking to specific procedures like breast and pelvic exams, and Pap tests. It emphasizes the importance of these exams in early detection and management of health concerns and encourages open communication with healthcare providers.

Learning Objectives:

  • Learn about the common components of a wellness exam, including vital signs assessment, pelvic and breast exams, and Pap test.
  • Understand the process of a wellness exam, from check-in to discussing results and next steps.
  • Identify different healthcare providers who conduct wellness exams and understand their respective roles.
  • Gain insight into the broader series, including patient
  • Recognize the importance of communicating openly with healthcare providers and feeling comfortable during the exam.