Adolescent-Parent Communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health in Rural Nepal: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study assesses adolescent-parent communication on sexual and reproductive health topics, indicating cultural barriers exist.

Only 58.6% of adolescents reported discussing sexual and reproductive health with parents, highlighting a communication gap.
Despite 93.4% of adolescents having good knowledge of sexual and reproductive health, frequent communication remains low.
Determinants of communication include age, ethnicity, parental education, and knowledge about sexual and reproductive health.
Cultural factors like shame and acceptability significantly contribute to the lack of discussions on sexual and reproductive health.

Karki et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional study assesses adolescent-parent communication on sexual and reproductive health topics, indicating cultural barriers exist.