Research Guides: Multicultural Health Care: Dari

General Resources

Start here. Use these helpful websites to find the health information you are looking for:

CDC
Information materials available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Health Navigator
Information on a variety of health topics in Dari and Farsi.
MedlinePlus
Resources on a variety of health related topics from MedlinePlus.
Multicultural Health Communication Service
Brochures, factsheets, and other health related resources.
Health Translations
Hundreds of resources in Dari on a variety of health topics.
Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne
Contains list of general health, disability, mental health, nutrition/healthy lifestyle, parenting/child development, specific conditions, and women’s health information resources.
Vaccines
Scroll down to see information on various vaccines in your spoken language

COVID-19 Factsheet
Information about COVID-19.
Victorian Department of Health - COVID-19
All of the information published by the Victorian Department of Health on COVID-19.
What You Need to Know About COVID-19
Easy to understand basic facts about COVID-19.
Multilingual COVID-19 Resources
COVID-19 resources in multiple languages (select you language).
Coronavirus - NHS Inform
A number of leaflets on COVID-19 symptoms, prevention, and other topics.

Lead Awareness
Factsheets on how to avoid lead poisoning.
Seeing a Doctor, Specialist, or Health Professional
A glossary of terms to understand before going to the doctor.
Emergency Department Signs
Translations of signs you may see in the emergency room.
Child, Family, and Relationship Services
A Glossary of terms related to child health care, family, and relationships.
Getting Medical Help on Weekends, Holidays, and at Night
Tips for getting medical help at times when doctors' offices are typically closed.
How to Use Medicines Correctly
A guide on how to properly use medication.
Vaccine Information Statements
Information sheets on various vaccines.

Health Translations - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Chickenpox Immunization
Information on measles, mumps, rubella, and chickenpox, as well as the MMRV vaccine in several languages.
Rubella
Factsheet on Rubella.

Depression
A factsheet on depression.
Trauma
A factsheet on trauma.
Eating Disorders
A guide to eating disorders.
Mental Health Services Glossary
A glossary of terms relating to mental health care.

Calcium Fact Sheet
A fact sheet rom the Refugee Health Collaborative about the importance of calcium intake.
Iron Fact Sheet
A fact sheet from the Refugee Health Collaborative about the importance of iron intake.
Safe Food, Safe Kitchens
Factsheet on food safety.

First Foods for Babies
Tips on what to feed babies who are new to eating.
Safe Sleeping
How to keep your baby safe while they sleep.
Bedwetting in Childhood
Information on bed-wetting in children and how parents can help.

Breast Health
A guide to breast health.
Having a Baby
A comprehensive guide to pregnancy and the birthing process.
Pregnancy and the Newborn - NSW Government
Fact sheets on pregnancy and the newborn baby from the Western Sydney Health District.