Magnitude of sexual and reproductive health communication between parents and their adolescents: Evidence from Osun State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated sexual and reproductive health communication (SRHC) between dyads of parents and their in-school adolescents in urban and rural areas of Osun State, Nigeria. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used to determine and compare the prevalence, pattern, level, triggers, and methods of SRHC between 625 parents and their in-school adolescents. Respondents were recruited using the multistage sampling technique, and data was collected using the mixed-method approach. Quantitative data was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and analysed using chi-square and logistic regression tests, while the qualitative data was collected using a focus group discussion guide and analysed thematically. About 56% of parents (53% rural, 58% urban) and 69% of adolescents (68% rur

SUBMITTER: Bamidele OO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11809892 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature