Mothers’ views about sexual health education for their adolescent daughters: a qualitative study

Shams, Mohsen; Parhizkar, Saadat; Mousavizadeh, Ali; Majdpour, Masoumeh

doi:10.1186/s12978-017-0291-8

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“…Parents' perception significantly influenced communication on adolescents' sexual health. This is in agreement with Shams, Parhikar, S, Mousavizadeh, & Majdpour, [8] and Mathew, Shugaba and Ogala [9] who revealed that parent-child communication on sexual matters was attributed to the perception of parents on sexual health. This finding indicates the relevance of the Theory of Planned Behaviour by Ajzen [10], which posited that belief plays a central role in human behaviour, especially those salient behavioural beliefs that are most readily accessible in memory.…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Parents’ Perception and Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual Health in Southwest Nigeria

Ogunsanmi¹,

Olusanya²,

Olusanya³

et al. 2019

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The issue of family intervention in adolescent's sexual health has become a global health concern because of increased sexual risk-taking behaviour among adolescents. A research question was raised to elicit information from respondents on parents' perception on communication on adolescents' sexual health. Also, one hypothesis was generated to examine the relationship between parents' perception and communication on adolescents' sexual health. The descriptive research of the survey type was adopted. Seven hundred and twenty-one (721) parents were purposively and proportionally selected using multi-stage random sampling techniques. A selfconstructed questionnaire was used. Data were analysed using descriptive and inferential analysis. The result shows that a majority of the respondents had proper perception on discussions on sexual health with adolescents. Also, parents' perception significantly influenced communication on adolescents' sexual health. The study recommends that parents and stakeholders should note the findings on the variables of interest and plan adequate counselling programmes.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 89%

Parents’ Perception and Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual Health in Southwest Nigeria

Ogunsanmi¹,

Olusanya²,

Olusanya³

et al. 2019

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“…This can show that families are more careful about the behaviors of their children, especially girls but after they enter a university this surveillance will decrease (27). Sexual health education for daughters should be initiated by mothers but fears about stimulating the curiosity of adolescent and temptation to engage in sexual relation, insufficient knowledge of parents about sexual and inability of mothers in communication, are barriers to education (28). Contrary to parents' concern about youth's sexual knowledge, sexual awareness and education can reduce sexual behaviors (29,30).…”

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confidence: 99%

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Extra/Pre-Marital Sexual Behaviors Among University Students in Kerman, Iran

Zahedi

Nasiri

Zeinali

et al. 2019

Int J High Risk Behav Addict

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Background: Extra/pre-marital sexual behaviors (EPSB) are considered as an important problem, especially among the young generation. Objectives: This study was conducted to estimate the prevalence and determinants of EPSB among university students in Kerman, Iran. Patients and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 2157 students in 2016. This study used different data collection methods such as direct and network scale-up (NSU). A self-administrated questionnaire was completed by the participants for direct data survey. Then NSU data were gathered through the interview by a trained same-sex interviewer. Results: Total of 1035 male and 695 female students (n = 1730) were studied with the mean age of 20.5 years (range 18-29). In the direct method, 14.9% of the students had sex with non-student partners (SNSP) (3.4% females and 22.6% males). Corresponding percentages in the NSU method were 2.5% and 7.9%. Comparing direct method results of two groups, it was determined that males' last year SNSP (22.6 %,) was more prevalent but in females, last year sex with student partner (SSP) (4.7%) was more prevalent. Comparisons revealed that in the direct method, 41.7% of the students watched pornography (16.6% females and 58.8% males). There was a significant association between watching pornography and gender (OR male to female = 7.2), as well as between SSP and SNSP without any payment regarding the gender (OR male to female = 5.3 and 7.7). Conclusions: Our findings showed that extra/pre-marital sexual relationships are relatively common among university students, especially males. We found lower percentages in the indirect NSU method, which is mainly because of nature of such behaviors that are invisible in society and we could not provide estimation for visibility.

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“…Fear of encouraging children to begin sexual activity also stood out in a recent study performed with mothers of adolescent girls in Australia. 19 In the present study, some of the participants reported that they believed adolescents approaching themes related to sexual health could be a facilitator of experimentation of risk sexual behavior. 19 Adolescents mentioned some family members such as uncles/aunts and siblings as sources to answer questions about sexuality.…”

Section: My Mom Is Not Open To Talk About This I've Tried Before Onmentioning

confidence: 96%

“…19 In the present study, some of the participants reported that they believed adolescents approaching themes related to sexual health could be a facilitator of experimentation of risk sexual behavior. 19 Adolescents mentioned some family members such as uncles/aunts and siblings as sources to answer questions about sexuality. According to adolescents, conversation flows better with these family members, compared to parents or grandparents, due to the similar age and because they have already had sexual experiences, giving them confidence to choose such individuals as relevant sources of information.…”

Section: My Mom Is Not Open To Talk About This I've Tried Before Onmentioning

confidence: 96%

Sexuality of adolescents living with HIV/AIDS: sources of information defining learning

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Objective: To know the sources of information of adolescents living with HIV/AIDS that define learning about sexuality. Methods:A qualitative study was performed in a Specialized Care Service of a city in the state of Rio Grande do Sul, Southern Brazil, with 15 adolescents living with HIV/AIDS. A semi-structured interview and thematic analysis were used. Results: Adolescents have built up their knowledge about sexuality, especially through relationships with friends and older family members, or through access to media sources. Schools and health services were spaces for sharing information about biological aspects of sexuality. Conclusion:Nurses need to address adolescent sexuality beyond the biological dimension and support it through critical and dialogical health education.Keywords: Sexuality; Adolescent; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adolescent Health; Nursing. Emergiram relatos de despreparo e desconhecimentos para a sua experimentação. Conclusão: Os enfermeiros precisam abordar a sexualidade dos adolescentes para além da dimensão biológica e respaldá-la em uma educação em saúde crítica e dialógica. Palavras-chave:Sexualidade; Adolescência; Síndrome da imunodeficiência adquirida; Saúde do Adolescente; Enfermagem. resumenObjetivo: Conocer las fuentes de información de los adolescentes que viven con VIH/sida que delimitan aprendizajes sobre sexualidad. Métodos: Investigación cualitativa realizada en un Servicio de Atención Especializada de una ciudad del interior del Rio Grande do Sul, con 15 adolescentes viviendo con VIH / sida. Se utilizó entrevista semi-estructurada y análisis temático.Resultados: Los adolescentes han construido sus conocimientos sobre la sexualidad a través de las relaciones con los amigos, con un miembro de la familia mayor que ellos, o el acceso a los medios de comunicación. La escuela y el servicio de salud fueron espacios para la socialización de informaciones relativas a los aspectos biológicos de la sexualidad. Conclusión: Las enfermeras necesitan abordar la sexualidad de los adolescentes más allá de la dimensión biológica y apoyarla en la educación en salud crítica y dialógica.

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Mothers’ views about sexual health education for their adolescent daughters: a qualitative study

Cited by 35 publications

References 5 publications

Parents’ Perception and Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual Health in Southwest Nigeria

Parents’ Perception and Parent-Adolescent Communication on Sexual Health in Southwest Nigeria

The Prevalence and Associated Factors of Extra/Pre-Marital Sexual Behaviors Among University Students in Kerman, Iran

Sexuality of adolescents living with HIV/AIDS: sources of information defining learning

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