Adolescent–parent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health Issues Among Secondary School Students in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State-Nigeria

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Cross-sectional survey reveals low awareness of sexual and reproductive health in adolescents, suggesting cultural barriers impact communication.

Low awareness of sexual and reproductive health issues among secondary school students, affecting their knowledge and behavior.
Communication on sexual and reproductive health leads to increased contraceptive use and delayed sexual debut.
Cultural norms and fear create barriers to effective adolescent-parent communication on sexual health topics.
Strong parent-child relationships may improve discussions and understanding of sexual and reproductive health.

Dewua et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional survey reveals low awareness of sexual and reproductive health in adolescents, suggesting cultural barriers impact communication.