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Sexually Transmitted Infections: Are You Positive You’re Negative?
Brochure, Revised 2021
Designed for use with youth, this brochure explains what sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are, the importance of testing and treatment, and how to prevent STIs. It also includes information about the effects of STIs on fertility, pregnancies, and newborn babies.
SKU: 7-002 -
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 -
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
SKU: 7-541 -
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 -
Syphilis Information Card – Mother
Information Card, 2021
Rates of syphilis have dramatically increased in Saskatchewan in recent years. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This information card highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is preventable and curable. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to be tested and treated if infected.
SKU: 7-903 -
Syphilis Poster – Healthcare Provider
Poster, 2021
Rates of syphilis have dramatically increased in Saskatchewan in recent years. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This poster highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is preventable and curable. Therefore, it is important for healthcare providers to offer syphilis testing to patients in order to prevent harms caused by syphilis.
SKU: 7-902 -
Syphilis Information Card – Healthcare Provider
Information Card, 2021
Rates of syphilis have dramatically increased in Saskatchewan in recent years. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This information card highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is preventable and curable. Therefore, it is important for healthcare providers to offer syphilis testing to patients in order to prevent harms caused by syphilis.
SKU: 7-901 -
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.
SKU: 3-014 -
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 -
HIV and Pregnancy – A Guide to Care
Guide and Manual, Revised 2020
This guide covers such topics such as HIV/AIDS in Saskatchewan, modes of transmission of HIV, HIV testing during pregnancy, prenatal algorithm, HIV treatment and drug management, after-care for babies of HIV positive women, barriers to HIV transmission prevention and prenatal care, and motivational approaches.
For updated information about HIV/AIDS for health professionals, visit: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/hiv-aids/health-professionals.html.
For updated HIV order sets for Saskatchewan, including maternal and infant order sets, clinical forms, and discharge checklists, visit: https://www.saskhealthauthority.ca/intranet/health-provider-resources/clinical-resources/z-list-clinical-resources/maternalchildrens-health-resources/hiv-maternal-and-newborn-clinical-resources.
For updated information about infant feeding recommendations in Canada, including criteria for people living with HIV who want to breastfeed, visit: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37008587/.
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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).
SKU: 7-529 -
Online Resources for Sexual Health Educators
Report, Revised 2020
There are numerous Canadian and American organizations that provide information and resources to help sexual health educators increase their knowledge and ability to teach youth about factors related to their sexual health. This document provides a list of online resources for sexual health educators, including lesson plans and information about contraceptives, sexually transmitted infections, and sexual orientation.
SKU: 7-531 -
Syphilis
Poster, 2019
Rates of syphilis have significantly increased in Saskatchewan in the past several years, with areas of the province issuing syphilis alerts and outbreak notices. Women of reproductive age are of particular concern because of the risk for congenital syphilis (syphilis passed from mother to baby during pregnancy or delivery). This poster highlights that syphilis can harm pregnancies and unborn babies, but it is curable. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to be tested and treated if infected.
SKU: 7-023 -
The ABCs of STIs
Video, 2020
Young people and a specialist in teen sexual health describe the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for HIV, chlamydia, HPV, genital warts, gonorrhea, and more using current medical data and best practices. Nonjudgemental prevention methods and precautions are presented to help viewers learn how to avoid being infected and keep their bodies healthy.
SKU: 7-V-726 -
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