Effect of Parent-Based Sexual Health Education on Parent-Adolescent Communication and Adolescent Sexual Behavior: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parent-based sexual education interventions have a positive impact on adolescent sexual and reproductive health. However, despite these positive outcomes, there is a lack of comprehensive research to understand the effectiveness of these programs across different communities and demographics.

Methods

We conducted a systematic search of databases from January 2013 to April 2023 and identified 51 published studies conducted globally on the effects of parent-based sexual education. We conducted meta-analyses to understand the pooled effect of interventions on parent-adolescent communication outcomes and adolescent sexual and reproductive behaviors.

Results

This review includes 51 studies. Most of the included studies (n = 36, 68.6%) were conducted in high-inco

SUBMITTER: Gutu B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12421083 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature