Prevention of HIV Infection in Adolescents
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Report, 2015
Primary prevention of HIV infection in Saskatchewan youth is important, both for their own health and for the health of their future children. This review highlights the importance of HIV prevention for adolescents by summarizing information about common HIV risk behaviours in adolescence and examining ways to most effectively reduce the risk of infection.
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HIV, Pregnancy, and Tobacco Use
Poster, 2023
This poster explains that for women living with HIV, smoking tobacco during pregnancy can increase the chances that HIV will be passed to the baby. Supports are listed to help pregnant women and those planning a pregnancy to quit or reduce their tobacco use.
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KIS-SK (Keep It Safe Saskatchewan) Smart Phone App
Information Card, 2017
To help enable individuals to make healthy choices and informed decisions regarding their personal reproductive health, the Prevention Institute has created a smart phone app, Keep it Safe Saskatchewan (KIS-SK), focused on contraceptives and STIs.
The app allows users to:
- Find free contraceptives and sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing sites in Saskatchewan
- Set reminders for taking contraceptives or booking health appointments
- Learn about contraceptives and STIs
- View helpful videos about using contraceptives
Information cards providing information about the app are available for download or order.
SKU: 7-013 -
Messages for Parents: Birth to Two Years
Information Card, Revised 2024
Parents are the first and primary sexual health educators of children. This resource provides information to help parents and caregivers promote their child’s healthy sexual development. Early introduction of sexual health topics increases the confidence and comfort of both caregivers and the child to talk about sexual health in later years. As children grow, it is important for caregivers to reinforce health messages and expand on sexual health topics.
Messages for Parents are also available for other age groups:
SKU: 7-204 -
Hope for the Future: Having a Healthy Pregnancy While Living with HIV
Video, 2013
This DVD shares information about HIV, pregnancy, and parenting, with the goal of showing that healthy pregnancies and healthy babies are possible for pregnant women living with HIV in Saskatchewan. The knowledge and experiences of people living with HIV and those who work in this area are shared. The DVD was created as a resource for health and allied health professionals and for people living with HIV in Saskatchewan.
SKU: 7-000