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A discussion of heterosexual men and HIV prevention: critical issues in HIV prevention
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Considers how gender roles and other cultural factors contribute to the increase of HIV among heterosexual men. Suggests that HIV prevention efforts should include the discussion of gender stereotypes, gender expectations and similar issues. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre
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A girl's guide to periods: everything you need to know about menstruation
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Offers information for girls and young women about
menstruation including menstrual problems, products, and celebrations. Provides a menstrual calendar and glossary.
- Source: Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)
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A guide to coping with gynecological cancer
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Shares the experiences and feelings of women with gynecological cancers such as cancer of the cervix, ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina, labia, or vulva. Subjects discussed include diagnosis, how to cope, getting support, and practical advice.
- Source: Willow Breast Cancer Support Canada
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A handbook for health and social service professionals responding to abuse during pregnancy
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Identifies the skills, knowledge, and tools required to understand and respond to patients who are abused during pregnancy. Offers insight into topics such as the cycle of violence and the impact and dynamics of abuse. Suggests prevention, intervention, referral, and treatment strategies. Includes a bibliography. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: National Clearinghouse on Family Violence (NCFV)
- From: Intimate partner abuse against women
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A new look at homophobia and heterosexism in Canada
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Discusses heterosexism and the historical institutional responses to HIV/AIDS. Argues that heterosexism had shaped institutional responses to HIV/AIDS. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Canadian AIDS Society (CAS)
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A study of the service needs of pregnant addicted women in Manitoba
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Presents a provincial study of health services available to pregnant addicted women. Describes services and treatment programs, barriers to services, and future recommendations. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Manitoba Health
- From: Health publications
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A tale of 5 breast health events: a lesbian and bisexual women's breast health project, our stories and how to do it yourself
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Presents a manual for developing a peer education program around breast health and breast cancer issues for lesbian and bisexual women. Link requires PDF reader.
- Source: Sherbourne Health Centre
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A user's guide to your body
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Provides illustrations of male and female sexual organs and describes the component parts. Explains how painful menstruation can occur for some women, and advises how to cope with menstrual pain.
- Source: Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
- From: sexualityandu.ca
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Abnormal Pap tests
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Explains what a Pap test is and what a colposcopy is. Lists the risk factors for cervical cancer. Outlines treatment choices available to women with abnormal Pap test results.
- Source: Peel Public Health
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Abnormal Pap tests
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Explains what abnormal Pap test results mean. Describes what kind of care or treatment may be required following an abnormal test result.
- Source: Canadian Women's Health Network (CWHN)
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