Dynamics of Parent- Adolescent Communication on Sexual Health and HIV/AIDS in Tanzania

摘要: Communication between parents and their adolescent children has been identified as one of the potential protective factors for sexual health. Qualitative exploration health communication with adolescents aged 12–15 (N = 114) a sub-group 20) was carried out. Four major themes emerged: reasons parent–adolescent communications, or lack thereof; focus parental messages; moral message; barriers to adolescents. Findings revealed similarities discrepancies in views perceptions Adolescents suggested that some happening. Parents were reportedly likely use fear ensure do not engage risky activities, while reported conversations mostly ambiguous filled warnings about dangers HIV/AIDS. Several by would benefit from HIV/AIDS specific skills.