Events
There are several components to the PASHA health education programs. One component involves educating Iranian Seniors local within our community in Southern California. Given the growing population of Iranians in the United States over the last several decades, a notable part of our community is now comprised of seniors. PASHA has begun programs to educate this population about health and well-being. In collaboration with our faculty advisors and physician colleagues we have generated presentations in Persian. After receiving training, our student health educators visit Iranian Senior centers and provide information on pertinent topics such as nutrition, stroke, and heart attack. These presentations focus on prevention, early disease detection, and health living habits.
PASHA’s health education program also aims to educate Iranians all over the world on important health topics. Via internet-based presentations on YouTube, we are providing easily accessible health information in Persian. Please click here to view our presentations in YouTube.
Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors of Iranian-American Youth towards Sexuality and Sexual Heath
Sexual health among Iranian-Americans is a pertinent yet frequently neglected topic. As a community, we are often forced to reconcile modern societal norms with traditional family and cultural values. This process may result in confusion which manifests in different aspects of life, including sexuality and sexual health. This topic is often considered taboo and is not talked about openly, making our population susceptible to inadequate knowledge. The aim of our survey is to further understand the magnitude of this knowledge void with the ultimate goal of devising culturally sensitive programs to provide Iranian American youth with the knowledge to take control of their health and engage in safer sex practices.
