A health initiative by and for Afghan immigrants.
About Us
Afghan Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the wellbeing and agency of Afghan, immigrant, and historically marginalized communities. We conduct research and advocate for health equity, create culturally concordant health resources, and promote the representation of Afghan and immigrant people in higher education and health fields.
Research Spotlight: Health and Health Care Access Among Afghan Refugee Women in the United States
In this qualitative study of 23 Afghan women residing in the US who shared their experiences accessing health care, key barriers included sociocultural constraints on women’s autonomy, inadequate interpretation services, culturally insensitive health care, intergenerational stigma surrounding sexual and reproductive health knowledge and care, and mental health challenges. Structural barriers produced mistrust in and miscommunication with clinicians and led to use of home remedies.
Read our latest publication in JAMA Network Open here.
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Sofreh Salamati
Sofreh Salamati is a novel public health intervention designed specifically to promote the wellbeing of Afghan women. We gather once a month online or in-person to pray and learn about various healthcare topics from Afghan women health professionals. These sessions will be entirely in Dari and will provide an opportunity to connect with other fellow Afghan women.
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