Sexual and reproductive health communication between mothers and their adolescent daughters in Northern Nigeria

Type Journal Article - Health Care for Women International
Title Sexual and reproductive health communication between mothers and their adolescent daughters in Northern Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 33
Issue 2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2012
Page numbers 138-152
URL https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Muktar_Aliyu/publication/221745261_Sexual_and_reproductive_heal​th_communication_between_mothers_and_their_adolescent_daughters_in_northern_Nigeria/links/554e679108​ae12808b3650bb.pdf
Abstract
We employed structured interviews and focus groups to investigate
reproductive health (RH) communication practices among
184 mother–daughter pairs in Ungogo, northern Nigeria. Transcripts
were analyzed using the grounded theory approach. A total
of 136 mothers reported discussing RH issues with their daughters.
The majority of daughters acquired RH education from their
mothers. Parents were more likely to discuss marriage, menstruation,
courtship, premarital sex, and sexually transmitted infections
(STIs) than other sex education topics. Mothers in northern Nigeria
need to be empowered with knowledge and skills to improve the
scope and quality of home-based RH education.

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