Parents-children communication on sexual reproductive health: a case of secondary school students in Kinondoni municipality, Dar es salaam
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Date
2022
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Ardhi University
Abstract
This study was carried out in Kinondoni municipality, Dar es Salaam city in Tanzania. It was
prompted by the increased number of adolescents’ infection with HIV/AIDS, STIs and STDs despite
the knowledge provided at schools, social media and seminars. The study focused on examining
children’s sources of information on SRH, choices of individuals when discussing SRH issues and
factors that hinder parents-children communication on SRH issues. Social Cognitive Theory and
Family Communication Pattens Theory were used to guide the study. Cross sectional research design
was employed. The study found out that most of children prefer discussing SRH issues with peers
rather than parents and that they mostly prefer female than male parents. The study recommends that
professionals and government officials such as community development workers, health workers,
psychologists and Civil Society Organizations should educate the community specifically parents on
the importance of Parent-Children communication on SRH issues.
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Parents, Sexual behavior, Sexual reproductive health