Glossary: Sexual and Reproductive Health for Afghans

The purpose of this Sexual and Reproductive Health 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. The glossary is intended for use by interpretation and translation companies, public health departments, and medical providers to help ensure consistent, cultural and linguistic appropriate translations of sexual and reproductive health terms. 

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The purpose of this Sexual and Reproductive Health Glossary is to provide a standardized reference tool of SRH terms, and includes English terms/definitions, their Dari and Pashto translations and colloquial expressions, that have been culturally validated and reviewed by a group of Afghan subject matter experts. The glossary is intended for use by interpretation and translation companies, public health departments, and medical providers to help ensure consistent, cultural and linguistic appropriate translations of sexual and reproductive health terms.