• Developing Healthy Adolescent Dating Relationships

    Developing Healthy Adolescent Dating Relationships

    Report, 2017


    Research indicates that dating violence is experienced by many adolescents, that it begins early in dating relationships, and that it is associated with many negative outcomes that can last into adulthood. Therefore, there is a need for effective education and programming focused on helping adolescents learn to develop healthy dating relationships. This literature review includes information about the prevalence of adolescent dating violence, the long-term effects associated with adolescent dating violence, the importance of focusing on developing healthy dating relationships, and considerations for related programming.

    Report, 2017


    Research indicates that dating violence is experienced by many adolescents, that it begins early in dating relationships, and that it is associated with many negative outcomes that can last into adulthood. Therefore, there is a need for effective education and programming focused on helping adolescents learn to develop healthy dating relationships. This literature review includes information about the prevalence of adolescent dating violence, the long-term effects associated with adolescent dating violence, the importance of focusing on developing healthy dating relationships, and considerations for related programming.



    SKU: 7-535
  • 7-528-Digital-Media-and-Adolescent-Sexual-Health

    Digital Media and Adolescent Sexual Health

    Report, 2016


    Research suggests that adolescents aged 8 to 18 years spend an average of 6 to 11 hours per day with some form of media. Research also suggests that the Internet is among the most popular sources of information that adolescents use to learn about sexual and reproductive health. Other important sources are friends and family, schools, and health professionals. Adolescents are actively searching for accurate, helpful, in-depth information about sex and sexual health that they can trust. This evidence summary highlights the benefits and potential challenges to using digital media to learn about sexual health and provides recommendations for using digital media for sexual health interventions. A short list of useful online sexual health websites is also included.

    Report, 2016


    Research suggests that adolescents aged 8 to 18 years spend an average of 6 to 11 hours per day with some form of media. Research also suggests that the Internet is among the most popular sources of information that adolescents use to learn about sexual and reproductive health. Other important sources are friends and family, schools, and health professionals. Adolescents are actively searching for accurate, helpful, in-depth information about sex and sexual health that they can trust. This evidence summary highlights the benefits and potential challenges to using digital media to learn about sexual health and provides recommendations for using digital media for sexual health interventions. A short list of useful online sexual health websites is also included.



    SKU: 7-528
  • Digital Technologies and Adolescent Sexual Health

    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.

    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.



    SKU: 7-525
  • Effective Evidence-Based Sexual Health Education for Youth

    Effective Evidence-based Sexual Health Education for Youth

    Report, 2015


    This report provides an overview of the standard definitions of sexual health, summarizes the status of Canadian adolescents with respect to common sexual health indicators, describes traditional approaches to sex education, and examines evidence-based guidelines and practices pertaining to adolescent sexual health education.

    “The 2019 Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education from SIECCAN (Sex Information & Education Council of Canada) are available here.

    Report, 2015


    This report provides an overview of the standard definitions of sexual health, summarizes the status of Canadian adolescents with respect to common sexual health indicators, describes traditional approaches to sex education, and examines evidence-based guidelines and practices pertaining to adolescent sexual health education.

    “The 2019 Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education from SIECCAN (Sex Information & Education Council of Canada) are available here.



    SKU: 7-524
  • 7-529: Effective Sexual Health Education for Youth

    Effective Sexual Health Education for Youth

    Evidence Summary, revised 2020


    Rates of STIs and adolescent pregnancy in Saskatchewan indicate that ongoing sexual health education is important and necessary. Well-planned and implemented sexual health education programs have been found to be effective in helping youth reduce the risk of STI/HIV infection and unintended pregnancies. This evidence summary highlights the importance of comprehensive sexual health education and explains characteristics that make this type of education effective.

    For more information about effective sexual health education, please see the complete literature review titled “Effective Evidence-Based Sexual Health Education for Youth”. The current summary was based on this literature review, as well as updated guidelines (e.g., SIECCAN’s 2019 Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education).

    Evidence Summary, revised 2020


    Rates of STIs and adolescent pregnancy in Saskatchewan indicate that ongoing sexual health education is important and necessary. Well-planned and implemented sexual health education programs have been found to be effective in helping youth reduce the risk of STI/HIV infection and unintended pregnancies. This evidence summary highlights the importance of comprehensive sexual health education and explains characteristics that make this type of education effective.

    For more information about effective sexual health education, please see the complete literature review titled “Effective Evidence-Based Sexual Health Education for Youth”. The current summary was based on this literature review, as well as updated guidelines (e.g., SIECCAN’s 2019 Canadian Guidelines for Sexual Health Education).



    SKU: 7-529
  • 7-025: Grooming for the Purposes of Exploitation and Abuse: A Literature Review

    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.

    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.



    SKU: 7-025
  • 7-543: Grooming for the Purposes of Exploitation and Abuse: Evidence Summary and Helpful Resources

    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.

    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
  • 3-014: Youth Engagement Environmental Scan

    Health Promotion Through Youth Engagement: An Environmental Scan of Canadian Programs

    Report, 2021


    Issues of youth alcohol and drug use, sexual health, and mental health are inextricably linked, and youth with limited access to services and resources are likely at an increased risk of related harms. Extensive research has demonstrated the effectiveness of youth engagement supported by adult allies for addressing youth health, particularly the prevention of alcohol-related harms and the promotion of sexual health. This report shares information about youth engagement programs and activities across Canada that deliver harm reduction, health-promoting programming for youth that are harder to reach and/or those who experience marginalization based on identity, geographic location, class, etc. The purpose of this document is to provide inspiration, context, and contacts from existing programs to facilitate the development of innovative youth engagement programs in Saskatchewan.

    Report, 2021


    Issues of youth alcohol and drug use, sexual health, and mental health are inextricably linked, and youth with limited access to services and resources are likely at an increased risk of related harms. Extensive research has demonstrated the effectiveness of youth engagement supported by adult allies for addressing youth health, particularly the prevention of alcohol-related harms and the promotion of sexual health. This report shares information about youth engagement programs and activities across Canada that deliver harm reduction, health-promoting programming for youth that are harder to reach and/or those who experience marginalization based on identity, geographic location, class, etc. The purpose of this document is to provide inspiration, context, and contacts from existing programs to facilitate the development of innovative youth engagement programs in Saskatchewan.



    SKU: 3-014
  • Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 1: Pregnancy

    Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 1: Pregnancy

    Video, 2010


    Hosted by an empathetic and positive young woman, viewers get the straight story as they follow six teens who share their personal pregnancy experiences. Watch how teens cope with their changing life and take the necessary steps to ensure a healthy pregnancy, birth, and baby.

    Content includes:

    • Prenatal Care & Nutrition – telling someone you’re pregnant, prenatal visits, nutrition, weight gain, warning signs
    • Protecting Your Baby – avoiding harmful substances
    • Physical & Emotional Changes – exercise, dental health, sleep, premature labour signs, emotional changes, relationship abuse
    • Getting Support – friends and family, staying in school, alternative education options

    Video, 2010


    Hosted by an empathetic and positive young woman, viewers get the straight story as they follow six teens who share their personal pregnancy experiences. Watch how teens cope with their changing life and take the necessary steps to ensure a healthy pregnancy, birth, and baby.

    Content includes:

    • Prenatal Care & Nutrition – telling someone you’re pregnant, prenatal visits, nutrition, weight gain, warning signs
    • Protecting Your Baby – avoiding harmful substances
    • Physical & Emotional Changes – exercise, dental health, sleep, premature labour signs, emotional changes, relationship abuse
    • Getting Support – friends and family, staying in school, alternative education options
    SKU: 7-V-721
  • Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 2: Labor & Birth

    Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 2: Labor & Birth

    Video, 2010


    This video empowers pregnant teens by exploring the choices they have for labor and birth. Through the real-life experiences of five pregnant teens, viewers learn about the anatomy of a pregnancy, different phases of labor, natural comfort techniques, and medical procedures.

    Content includes:

    • Anatomy & Birth – 3D anatomy of a pregnancy, labor signs, labor support, positions for labor, natural labor techniques
    • Medical Procedures – induction, analgesics, epidural, cesarean
    • Newborns – appearance, skin-to-skin contact, rooming-in, colostrum, lactation support

    Video, 2010


    This video empowers pregnant teens by exploring the choices they have for labor and birth. Through the real-life experiences of five pregnant teens, viewers learn about the anatomy of a pregnancy, different phases of labor, natural comfort techniques, and medical procedures.

    Content includes:

    • Anatomy & Birth – 3D anatomy of a pregnancy, labor signs, labor support, positions for labor, natural labor techniques
    • Medical Procedures – induction, analgesics, epidural, cesarean
    • Newborns – appearance, skin-to-skin contact, rooming-in, colostrum, lactation support
    SKU: 7-V-722
  • Healthy Steps for Teen Parents, 2nd Edition, Volume 3: Postpartum

    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

    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
  • 7-536: Helping Adolescents Develop Healthy Dating Relationships: An Evidence Summary

    Helping Adolescents Develop Healthy Dating Relationships: An Evidence Summary

    Report, 2017


    This evidence summary is based on the literature review, “Developing Healthy Adolescent Dating Relationships”. It provides information about the prevalence of adolescent dating violence, the long-term effects associated with adolescent dating violence, the importance of focusing on developing healthy dating relationships, and considerations for related programming.

    Report, 2017


    This evidence summary is based on the literature review, “Developing Healthy Adolescent Dating Relationships”. It provides information about the prevalence of adolescent dating violence, the long-term effects associated with adolescent dating violence, the importance of focusing on developing healthy dating relationships, and considerations for related programming.



    SKU: 7-536
  • 7-507: HIV and Pediatric Treatment and Care in Saskatchewan

    HIV and Pediatric Treatment and Care in Saskatchewan

    Report, 2012


    This report focuses on the needs of children who have contracted HIV from mother-to-child-transmission (MTCT). Care and treatment needs are likely to be similar between individuals infected through MTCT and behaviourally infected individuals; however, behaviours, adherence rates, and outcomes may be different due to lifestyle, upbringing, and age of infection. This literature review seeks to address the need for this information by providing an overview of the diagnosis, treatment, care, and support needs of infants through early childhood (birth to age 6). The audience for this report includes health professionals, caregivers, and other adults who may come into contact with children infected with HIV.

    Report, 2012


    This report focuses on the needs of children who have contracted HIV from mother-to-child-transmission (MTCT). Care and treatment needs are likely to be similar between individuals infected through MTCT and behaviourally infected individuals; however, behaviours, adherence rates, and outcomes may be different due to lifestyle, upbringing, and age of infection. This literature review seeks to address the need for this information by providing an overview of the diagnosis, treatment, care, and support needs of infants through early childhood (birth to age 6). The audience for this report includes health professionals, caregivers, and other adults who may come into contact with children infected with HIV.



    SKU: 7-507
  • 7-004: HIV and Pregnancy

    HIV and Pregnancy

    Poster, 2022


    HIV can be passed from a pregnant person to their growing baby during pregnancy. This poster brings awareness to the importance of HIV testing, treatment, and prenatal care for the health of pregnant people and their babies.

    Poster, 2022


    HIV can be passed from a pregnant person to their growing baby during pregnancy. This poster brings awareness to the importance of HIV testing, treatment, and prenatal care for the health of pregnant people and their babies.

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    SKU: 7-004
  • 7-102: HIV/AIDS and Pregnancy - Dene Translation

    HIV and Pregnancy – (Dene Translation)

    Poster, 2019


    This poster states that women living with HIV can have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. This poster was translated to Dene by the Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre.

    Poster, 2019


    This poster states that women living with HIV can have healthy pregnancies and healthy babies. This poster was translated to Dene by the Saskatchewan Indigenous Cultural Centre.

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    SKU: 7-102