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Cervical Cancer: Kansarka Minka Afkiisa

This program is part of the Caafimaadkeena series.  This is a DVD designed to introduce Somali women to cervical cancer screening. 

Please know that this DVD is not: a full description of HPV, Physical procedures, Cervical cancer screening guidelines
a substitute for crucial dialogue between patient and provider.

The purpose of this DVD is to raise awareness of cervical cancer among Somali women, and to motivate these women to seek screening.  The script was written specifically to model a positive interaction between patient and provider and to reinforce the concept of regular health checks.  

This video is in Somali with optional English subtitles.
Available in DVD format only.

The Breast and Cervical Cancer Call-in Show

This program is part of the Caafimaadkeena series and features Dr. Osman Ahmed with Somali-TV host Mohamud Mas’ade. The 57-minute program begins with an overview of cancer including the following topics:

This Somali-language video describes the benefits of child spacing and how CycleBeads can help someone achieve that spacing.
What is breast cancer?
What is cervical cancer?
What are the symptoms a woman notices if she has breast or cervical cancer?
How does cancer spread?
What should women do to prevent breast and cervical cancer?

In the second half of the program, Dr. Ahmed answers questions from viewers such as:
How can I tell if a tumor is developing in my breasts?
Can a benign tumor turn into a cancerous tumor?
If I feel a tumor in my breast, is it ok to breastfeed?
Do contraceptives or birth control methods cause cervical cancer?
Where can I go for breast cancer screenings, if I do not have health insurance?
What is the treatment of cancer like?
This video is in Somali with an accompanying English transcript.

Available in DVD format only.
 

CycleBeads Educational Video

This Somali-language video describes the benefits of child spacing and how CycleBeads can help someone achieve that spacing.

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Dalmar and Elba: Karma and Love

New HIV/AIDS DVD produced by the Somali Health Care Initiative:

Dalmar and Elba: Karma and Love

This DVD provides a culturally sensitive introduction to HIV/AIDS and examines the impact of stigma on a Somali community.  There is a discussion guide available (download below).

Download Pocket Discussion Guide

 View this video online.