Abstract
Little is known about whether adolescent participation in sexual health research prompts adolescents and parents to have conversations about sensitive topics. One year after being presented with a hypothetical microbicide safety study, 248 adolescent-parent dyads were asked about conversations they may have had after their initial study visit. Sixty-three per cent of adolescents and 82% of parents reported having a conversation about the study. A launching conversation about broader topics (e.g. risk behaviours) was reported by 8% of adolescents and 17% of parents. Because there is evidence that conversations are occurring, researchers could provide guidance to help facilitate potentially sensitive discussions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 198-199 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Sexual Health |
Volume | 16 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2019 |
Keywords
- adolescent-parent dyads
- communication
- willingness to participate
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
- Infectious Diseases