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Are parents talking to adolescents about sexuality? Evidence from four slums in Ghana

Author(s) -

Selina Esantsi,

Francis Onyango,

Gloria Quansah Asare,

Emmanuel Kuffour,

Placide Tapsoba,

Harriet Birungi,

Ian Askew

Publication year - 2015

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Reports

DOI - 10.31899/rh4.1015

Subject(s) - human sexuality , reproductive health , sexuality education , psychology , developmental psychology , sexual behavior , sex education , gender studies , medicine , population , sociology , environmental health

The role of parents in their children’s sex education is receiving increased public attention. Evidence suggests that parental attitudes play a large role in adolescent sexual behavior, and that frequent, open and positive sexuality communication between adolescents, parents, teachers and peers decreases risky sexual behavior and promotes positive behavior – including delaying sexual activity and promoting contraceptive use. (Bastien et al 2011) (Blake et al 2001). Rising rates of teenage pregnancy and HIV in Ghana are testament to this inadequately seized opportunity to help its young people.

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