Barriers and facilitators of parent-adolescent communication on sexual health and relationships among the UK population: A study protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aims

Improving the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents remains a public health priority. Effective communication between parents and adolescents regarding sexual health and relationships is important and could influence adolescents to adopt safer sexual behaviors. However, several barriers can impede this communication in the UK population. The aim of the review is to explore barriers and facilitators, as well as wider determinants of parent-adolescent communication (PAC) on sexual health and relationships. The review will explore possible interventions aimed at promoting PAC on sexual health and relationships.

Methods

The review will focus on exploring barriers and facilitators of PAC on sexual health and relationships in the United Kingdom. This st

SUBMITTER: Joseph LO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10933652 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature