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A Review of Nutritional Recommendations for Pregnant Women Living with HIV
Report, 2012
Ensuring proper nutrition is a critical component of living with HIV as it is with being pregnant. The two conditions combined mean that pregnant women living with HIV are especially vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies and these women must monitor their nutritional status accordingly. The review provides general recommendations to address these issues.
SKU: 7-510 -
Adolescent Pregnancy in Saskatchewan
Report, 2014
In Canada, rates of adolescent pregnancy remain among the highest in developed countries and rates in Saskatchewan are among the highest in Canada. In an effort to address the needs of Saskatchewan youth, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute has developed this report to provide a picture of adolescent pregnancy in Saskatchewan and to identify best practices that my address the specific circumstances of Saskatchewan Youth.
SKU: 7-018 -
Adolescent Pregnancy in Saskatchewan: Best Practices for Prevention
Report, 2012
In Canada, rates of adolescent pregnancy remain some of the highest among developed countries (30.5 per 1,000 for women aged 15 to 19), and Saskatchewan has the highest rates of adolescent pregnancy and live births of the Canadian provinces (34.3 per 1,000 for women aged 15 to 19). The report includes promising practices that will guide the development of prevention programs that serve young people, both in the prevention of unintended pregnancy and in the promotion of healthy reproductive choices.
SKU: 7-513 -
Adolescent Pregnancy: Risk and Protective Factors
Report, 2017
Based on the literature review, “Adolescent Pregnancy in Saskatchewan: Best Practices for Prevention”, this summary highlights risk and protective factors associated with adolescent pregnancy, along with considerations for adolescent pregnancy prevention.
SKU: 7-534 -
Advisory Committee on Family Planning Sexual Health Education Survey
Report, 2008
The Advisory Committee on Family Planning Sexual Health Education Survey investigated parental attitudes toward sexual health education in the province of Saskatchewan between October 2006 and February 2007. Survey results provide insight into Saskatchewan parents’ ideas about sexual health education, their attitudes and expectations, and their perceptions of their own knowledge and comfort with providing sexual health education to their school-aged children. The findings provide a basis for discussion regarding current school-based sexual health education approaches and whether these approaches are meeting the needs of Saskatchewan families with school-aged children.
SKU: 7-504 -
An Environmental Scan of Canadian Resources Designed to Foster Healthy Adolescent Dating Relationships
Report, 2016
Unhealthy adolescent dating relationships, including abusive relationships, are associated with negative outcomes like poor psychological health, suicidal ideation, and substance use; these outcomes continue into young adulthood. Therefore, it is important that adolescents learn how to develop and negotiate healthy dating relationships, both for their current and future health. This report shares information about available online Canadian resources and/or programs that focus on healthy adolescent dating relationships. This information can be used as a starting point for anyone seeking materials or services to educate adolescents about healthy relationships.
SKU: 7-532 -
An Environmental Scan of Online Resources Related to Sexting
Report, 2021
Sexting, the sending and receiving of sexual messages through technological devices like cell phones, is on the rise among youth. While there are debates about whether sexting is a normal form of sexual expression or a risky behaviour, education and support around sexting may help reduce negative consequences associated with sexting for youth. This report shares information about current, evidence-based, online resources focused on sexting and its impacts on youth. The information gathered through this environmental scan may be helpful to parents/guardians, youth, and educators seeking materials to educate themselves or the youth in their lives about sexting.
SKU: 7-540 -
Are You Positive You’re Negative?
Poster, 2022
Saskatchewan has high rates of HIV, syphilis, and other sexually transmitted infections. This poster brings awareness to how these infections can negatively impact pregnancies and shows that both partners have a responsibility to access testing and treatment to reduce the risk of potential harm.
SKU: 7-014 -
Are You Positive You’re Negative? Protect Yourself and Others. Get Tested.
Poster, 2015
Rates of adolescent pregnancy and STIs in Saskatchewan are among the highest in Canada. Adolescent pregnancy, STIs, and HIV can be prevented with proper contraception use, testing, and treatment. This poster was created to promote further awareness of the need for STI and HIV testing in Saskatchewan and to highlight the importance of contraceptive use.
SKU: 7-016 -
Are You Positive You’re Negative? Sexually Transmitted Infections: What you Need to Know
Booklet, Revised 2021
Saskatchewan has high rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If STIs are not treated, they can cause serious health issues for individuals and unborn babies. This booklet is designed for use with youth. It provides information about nine different STIs including possible symptoms, how they are spread, how to get tested, and what happens if they are not treated. Information about the impact of STIs on fertility, pregnancy, and newborn babies is also shared.
SKU: 7-017 -
Associations Between Adolescent Pornography Use and Their Sexual and Reproductive Health
Report, 2019
This report examines the potential effects of pornography use on adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health. The following categories of outcomes are reviewed: 1) sexual attitudes and beliefs; 2) sexual self-development; 3) sexual behaviours; and 4) sexual harassment, aggression, and victimization.
SKU: 7-538 -
Available Saskatchewan-Based Resources and Supports for Pregnant and Parenting Adolescents
Report, 2019
Due to the potential adverse outcomes related to adolescent pregnancy and parenting, and in order to reduce the occurrence of these outcomes, it is important that pregnant and parenting adolescents are provided with appropriate resources and support. This report provides a snapshot of the available resources and supports for pregnant and parenting adolescents in Saskatchewan. It may be used to educate others about what is currently available, refine existing resources, inform program development, and/or address service provision gaps.
SKU: 7-537 -
Building Healthy Online Relationships
Booklet, 2022
Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. With the increasing use of online technology, teaching youth to build healthy relationships online is becoming increasingly important. This booklet provides information about how to build healthy online relationships, including information on online safety and communication, as well as tips to help navigate cyberbullying, grooming, sextortion, and more. It is designed for use with youth.
For more information on healthy relationships in general, view the booklet Building Healthy Relationships: Yes, that includes dating relationships!
SKU: 7-304 -
Building Healthy Relationships: Yes, that includes dating relationships!
Booklet, 2023
Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This booklet provides information about how to build healthy relationships of any kind (e.g., friendships, relationships with family, etc.), as well as information specific to healthy dating relationships. Recent additions to the booklet include further information about consent and communication skills. It is designed for use with youth (including those who aren’t dating yet). Saskatchewan adolescent perspectives were collected to inform the development of this resource.
For more information about online relationships, view the booklet Building Healthy Online Relationships.
SKU: 7-301 -
Contraception Options: Finding the Best Method of Birth Control for You
Booklet, Revised 2021
This booklet provides information about the different types of contraception available, including the effectiveness, use, and how to access each type. This booklet is designed for use by youth and those who work with youth.
SKU: 7-300