Stages of change in parents' discussions with their children about HIV/Aids prevention

Abstract

The family is considered a relevant social structure in the education of its children in growth and development, especially in terms of sexuality.However, it has been unable to work on children's sexual education due to the difficulties parents report regarding sexual issues (1) .Adolescents have had an intense share in the AIDS epidemic, and the number of cases is substantial among young people. Studies show that the adopted preventive practices basically consist in the distribution of preservatives, which is not fully efficient, and that further research on sexual and reproductive health of these people is needed (2) .Over In terms of economic status, 11 (42.3%)reported family income lower than one minimum wage; nine (34.6%) between one and two minimum wages; four (15.4%) reported three minimum wages and two (7.7 %) reported an income of four minimum wages.Regarding the number of children, the study shows that 14 (53.8%) parents have one to two children; nine (34.6%) have three to four children, and three (11.6%) have five children. The distribution of children regarding gender was balanced; parents of 69 adolescents (100%) were interviewed, 39(56.5%) female and 30 (43.5%) male.

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“…The study by S. M. Barbosa et al (2008) covered the parents of adolescent students at public schools. These researchers investigated behavioral change stages in relation to communication with their children regarding sexuality and measures for preventing STI/AIDS.…”

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