Jamaican Mothers’ Influences of Adolescent Girls’ Sexual Beliefs and Behaviors

Hutchinson, M. Katherine; Kahwa, Eulalia; Waldron, Norman; Brown, C.; Hamilton, Pansy; Hewitt, Hermi; Aiken, Joyette; Cederbaum, Julie A.; Alter, Emily; Jemmott, Loretta Sweet

doi:10.1111/j.1547-5069.2011.01431.x

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“…This finding is consistent with previous TPB studies, which have demonstrated social approval to be among the most important predictors of adolescent sexual abstinence [4], [7], [44]. Among all subjective norms, parental norms were the most influential toward young people’s intentions to abstain, highlighting the level of influence that parents can have in enhancing effective promotion of sexual abstinence among Swazi in-school youths.…”

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High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

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BackgroundGlobal efforts in response to the increased prevalence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) are mainly aimed at reducing high risk sexual behaviors among young people. However, knowledge regarding intentions of young people to engage in protective sexual behaviors is still lacking in many countries around the world, especially in Sub-Saharan Africa where prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus is the highest. The objective of this study was to test the theory of planned behavior (TPB) for predicting factors associated with protective sexual behaviors, including sexual abstinence and condom use, among in-school youths aged between 15 and 19 years in Swaziland.MethodsThis cross-sectional survey was conducted using a anonymous questionnaire. A two-stage stratified and cluster random sampling method was used. Approximately one hundred pupils from each of four schools agreed to participate in the study, providing a total sample size of 403 pupils of which 369 were ultimately included for data analysis. The response rate was 98%. Structural equation modeling was used to analyse hypothesized paths.ResultsThe TPB model used in this study was effective in predicting protective sexual behavior among Swazi in-school youths, as shown by model fit indices. All hypothesized constructs significantly predicted intentions for abstinence and condom use, except perceived abstinence controls. Subjective norms were the strongest predictors of intention for premarital sexual abstinence; however, perceived controls for condom use were the strongest predictors of intention for condom use.ConclusionsOur findings support application of the model in predicting determinants of condom use and abstinence intentions among Swazi in-school youths.

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High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

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“…According to findings of Bastien et al sexual experiences in teenagers whose source of information was their peer groups were 55% and in teenagers whose source of information was their parents and other sources were 34% ( 17 ). Mothers as a source of information for teenage girls can answer numerous questions in reproductive issues so that the quality of the mother-daughter relationship can prevent lots of physical, psychological, and social problems and unhealthy behaviors that are rooted in adolescence ( 18 ). The main question is the percentage of mothers as a current and preferred source of information for girls concerning puberty, menarche, and menstruation.…”

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The Role of Mother in Informing Girls About Puberty: A Meta-Analysis Study

Sooki

Shariati

Chaman

et al. 2016

Nurs Midwifery Stud

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ContextFamily, especially the mother, has the most important role in the education, transformation of information, and health behaviors of girls in order for them to have a healthy transition from the critical stage of puberty, but there are different views in this regard.ObjectivesConsidering the various findings about the source of information about puberty, a meta-analysis study was conducted to investigate the extent of the mother’s role in informing girls about puberty.Data SourcesThis meta-analysis study was based on English articles published from 2000 to February 2015 in the Scopus, PubMed, and Science direct databases and on Persian articles in the SID, Magiran, and Iran Medex databases with determined key words and their MeSH equivalent.Study SelectionQuantitative cross-sectional articles were extracted by two independent researchers and finally 46 articles were selected based on inclusion criteria. STROBE list were used for evaluation of studies.Data ExtractionThe percent of mothers as the current and preferred source of gaining information about the process of puberty, menarche, and menstruation from the perspective of adolescent girls was extracted from the articles. The results of studies were analyzed using meta-analysis (random effects model) and the studies’ heterogeneity was analyzed using the I2 calculation index. Variance between studies was analyzed using tau squared (Tau2) and review manager 5 software.ResultsThe results showed that, from the perspective of teenage girls in Iran and other countries, in 56% of cases, the mother was the current source of information about the process of puberty, menarche, and menstruation. The preferred source of information about the process of puberty, menarche, and menstruation was the mother in all studies at 60% (Iran 57%, and other countries 66%).ConclusionsAccording to the findings of this study, it is essential that health professionals and officials of the ministry of health train mothers about the time, trends, and factors affecting the start of puberty using a multi-dimensional approach that involves religious organizations, community groups, and peer groups.

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“…Therefore this study was carried out to assess mother and her adolescent daughter communication regarding pubertal changes at Tanta City.Mothers as a source of information for adolescent girls can answer numerous questions related to puberty. So, the quality of the mother-daughter relationship can prevent lots of physical, psychological, and social problems and unhealthy behaviors that are rooted in adolescence (21) . The current study demonstrated that only about one third of mothers communicate with their daughters to prepare them for puberty.…”

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Mothers and their Adolescent Daughters Communication Regarding Pubertal Changes at Tanta City

Mohammed¹,

Hassan²,

Mahdy³

2017

IOSR JNHS

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Daughters and mothers have the great amount of reciprocal disclosure in adolescent-parent family relationships. Mothers are first teachers for their daughtersregarding puberty. It's important to encouragemothers-daughters effective communication.Aim of the study:Was to assess mothers and their adolescent daughters' communication regarding pubertal changes at Tanta City.Materials and Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study design was used in this study. Setting: This study was conducted in the governmental preparatory schools, Tanta city.Subjects: The total number of the study subjects was 400 mothers and their adolescent daughters.Data collection Tools: A structured questionnaire schedulewas prepared by the researchers.Itcomposed of two parts. Part I: for girls, that covered girls' source of knowledge about pubertal changes and menstrual hygiene, and their reaction to pubertal changes. Part II:mothers' communication and preparation of daughters for pubertal changes. Results: Slightly more than one third (35.0%) of mothers communicate with their daughters to prepare them for puberty.The majority of the studied mothers (88%) imposed restriction to their daughters after puberty.There were a statistically significant positive correlation between mothers' communication about puberty with daughters and their education, occupation, and number of children (P< 0.05). Conclusionand recommendations: About two thirds of mothers did not communicate with their daughters to prepare them for puberty. The majority of the studied mothers imposed restriction to their daughters after puberty. Friends were the main source of knowledge about puberty for more than half of the studied daughters. Educational programs aboutpubertal changesare recommended to be performed to adolescent daughters and their mothers.

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Jamaican Mothers’ Influences of Adolescent Girls’ Sexual Beliefs and Behaviors

Cited by 24 publications

References 28 publications

High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

High Risk Sexual Behaviors for HIV among the In-School Youth in Swaziland: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

The Role of Mother in Informing Girls About Puberty: A Meta-Analysis Study

Mothers and their Adolescent Daughters Communication Regarding Pubertal Changes at Tanta City

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