Background Improving adolescent sexual and reproductive health continues to be a global
public health need. Effective parent–adolescent communication on sexual health issues has …

Parent-child sexuality communication has been identified as a protective factor for
adolescent sexual and reproductive health, including HIV infection. The available literature …

Background Young people aged 10–24 years represent one-third of the Ghanaian
population. Many are sexually active and are at considerable risk of negative health …

Parental communication and support is associated with improved developmental, health
and behavioral outcomes in adolescence. This study explores the quality of mother …

Background Parent-child communication is an effective tool for fostering healthy sexual and
reproductive behaviours among adolescents. However, the topic is underexplored in …

Purpose This qualitative study assesses the cross-cultural and intergenerational reactions of
young adolescents and parents to puberty in Ile-Ife, Nigeria, and Nairobi, Kenya. Methods …

Background Several studies have demonstrated a link between young people's sexual
behavior and levels of parental monitoring, parent-child communication, and parental …

Background. Traditionally, discussion about sexuality is subdued in proverbs and is
earmarked for adults. However, adolescents also need information about their sexuality to …

While early sexual experiences are a key marker of the transition from childhood to
adulthood, it is widely acknowledged that precocious initiation of sexual activity predisposes …

Positive perception about menstruation and good menstrual hygiene practice safeguards
the health of postpubescent females by reducing their vulnerability to reproductive and …