French Vocabulary for Community Outreach Women's Health

Reaching out to women in the community to provide them with health information and services is an important aspect of public health. However, language barriers can make it difficult to communicate effectively with women who do not speak English. This article provides a comprehensive list of French vocabulary terms related to women's health that can be used by community outreach workers to improve communication and provide culturally competent care.

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General Terms

• La santé des femmes: Women's health
• La santé maternelle: Maternal health
• La santé reproductive: Reproductive health
• La santé sexuelle: Sexual health
• Le bien-être: Well-being

Reproductive Health

• La contraception: Contraception
• La grossesse: Pregnancy
• L'accouchement: Childbirth
• L'avortement: Abortion
• Les infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST): Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Breast Health

• Le cancer du sein: Breast cancer
• La mammographie: Mammogram
• L'auto-examen des seins: Breast self-examination

Cervical Health

• Le cancer du col de l'utérus: Cervical cancer
• Le test Pap: Pap test
• Le vaccin contre le papillomavirus humain (VPH): Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

Menopause

• La ménopause: Menopause
• Les bouffées de chaleur: Hot flashes
• Les sueurs nocturnes: Night sweats
• L'ostéoporose: Osteoporosis

Mental Health

• La dépression: Depression
• L'anxiété: Anxiety
• Le stress: Stress
• L'abus de substances: Substance abuse

Nutrition

• L'alimentation: Nutrition
• Les fruits et légumes: Fruits and vegetables
• Les céréales complètes: Whole grains
• Les protéines maigres: Lean protein
• Le calcium: Calcium

Physical Activity

• L'activité physique: Physical activity
• L'exercice: Exercise
• Le sport: Sports
• La marche: Walking
• La natation: Swimming

Other Important Terms

• La santé publique: Public health
• Les services de santé: Health services
• L'éducation à la santé: Health education
• La prévention: Prevention
• Le dépistage: Screening

This list of French vocabulary terms related to women's health can help community outreach workers to communicate more effectively with women who do not speak English. By using these terms, outreach workers can build trust, provide culturally competent care, and improve the health outcomes of women in the community.

French Vocabulary for Community Outreach: WOMEN'S HEALTH

by Anna Zaires

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Additional Resources

• CDC Health Literacy: French Language Resources
• Women's Health in French
• Planned Parenthood: Health and Wellness in French

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French Vocabulary for Community Outreach: WOMEN'S HEALTH

by Anna Zaires

5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2286 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	56 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE