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Vertical (Mother-to-child) Transmission of HIV: Prevention, Treatment, and Education
Report, 2014
Saskatchewan continues to see high rates of new cases of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in comparison to the rest of Canada. A large number of these new cases are being identified in women of childbearing age.
Recognizing the importance of understanding HIV in the context of pregnancy, the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute conducted a review of the literature in this area. The review includes findings and recommendations on vertical transmission, transmission prevention, barriers to prevention, and health promotion around these topics.
Download the Vertical Transmission Executive SummarySKU: 7-501 -
HIV and Pregnancy – (Plains Cree Translation)
Poster, 2019
This poster states that women living with HIV can have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. This poster was translated to Plains Cree by the Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre.
SKU: 7-101 -
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Executive Summary
Report, 2011
This executive summary is for the report “Sexually Transmitted Infections and Their Effects on Fertility, Pregnancy, and the Newborn: An Environmental Scan of Available Resources and a Preliminary Needs Assessment for Saskatchewan Health Care Providers”.
Download the Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) – ReportSKU: 7-503 -
HIV…it’s Different Now.
Poster, 2016
Saskatchewan continues to have high rates of HIV infection. Due to the availability of antiretroviral medication, HIV is no longer classified as a death sentence, but is instead seen as a manageable chronic disease. Women who are living with HIV are faced with many challenges when they discover they are pregnant, are pregnant and discover they are living with HIV, or are considering having a baby while living with HIV.
This poster shares the message that with appropriate treatment and prenatal care, women living with HIV can have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies.
SKU: 7-019 -
Digital Technologies and Adolescent Sexual Health
Report, 2015
This review delivers an overview of the forms of media that can be used for the purposes of providing sexual health information (including social media and the Internet), summarizes the outcomes of recent media-based sexual health interventions, and provides evidence-based recommendations related to online sexual health education and youth social media use.
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It’s Easier Than You Think: Tips for Talking With Your Kids About Sexual Health
Video, 2017
Parents play an important role in the sexual health education of their children. Although parents may find this role challenging, they can be effective sexual health educators when provided with support and accurate information. This DVD provides parents with useful information about how to talk to their children about sexual health.
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Tips for Talking With Your Child: How to Build Healthy Relationships, Including Dating Relationships
Booklet, Revised 2024
Teaching young people how to build healthy relationships provides them with valuable skills that can promote their overall health. This resource is designed for parents and provides tips for talking with their child about building healthy relationships, including dating relationships.
SKU: 7-302 -
The Decision
Video, 2012
This video will help students start to discuss the decisions involved in having sex for the first time, including birth control, condoms, abuse, consent, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and more. Discussion questions for instructors are also included. The video is fast-paced, with quick interview clips.
SKU: 7-V-720 -
Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 3: Postpartum
Video, 2010
This video presents information about postpartum care, newborns, and an array of teen parenting challenges and joys. New teen parents candidly share personal stories about the realities of healing physically after birth, breastfeeding, and choosing child care.
Content includes:
- Physical Recovery & Postpartum Emotions – healing process, signs of infection, nutrition, rest, exercise, baby blues, signs of postpartum depression
- Baby Care & Behaviours – well-baby visits, feeding, sleeping, crying, bathing, diapering, when to call the doctor, SIDS, second-hand smoke, abusive head trauma (shaken baby syndrome), newborn senses
- Relationships & Parenting – establishing paternity, co-parenting, birth control, positive relationships, living situations, friend and family support, finishing school, child care options
SKU: 7-V-723 -
Grooming for the Purposes of Exploitation and Abuse: Evidence Summary and Helpful Resources
Report, 2023
Grooming is an approach, or preparatory process, used by perpetrators to aid them in exploiting and abusing children. This evidence summary provides information about the prevalence and consequences of grooming, the grooming process, and signs of grooming and/or sexual abuse. Prevention and intervention strategies and further resources are also outlined.
SKU: 7-543 -
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Report, 2010
This report presents the results of an environmental scan of available education resources focused on the effects of STIs, and their impact on fertility, pregnancy, and the newborn. Included is a preliminary assessment of the needs of health and allied health professionals in Saskatchewan for resources in this area.
SKU: 7-502 -
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 -
Grooming for the Purposes of Exploitation and Abuse: A Literature Review
Report, 2022
Child sexual abuse is a serious issue in Canada. Grooming is an approach used by some sexual offenders to aid them in exploiting and abusing children and youth. The purpose of this report is to examine the concept of grooming, including prevalence, signs of grooming, risk factors for victimization, and research-based strategies for prevention and intervention.
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Youth Sexting: A Critical Review of the Research Literature
Report, 2021
Youth sexting is on the rise due to the popularity of smart phones and certain social media apps. While this technology offers opportunities for self-expression and connection, it also poses challenges and risks. This literature review introduces the concept of sexting, explores youth-relevant issues related to sexting, and introduces strategies for sexting education.
See also: An Environmental Scan of Online Resources Related to Sexting
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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