Barriers between mothers and their adolescent daughters with regards to sexual and reproductive health communication in Taunggyi Township Myanmar: What factors play important roles?

摘要

BackgroundParents play critical roles in adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health (SRH) and discussions between parents and adolescents on this topic are fundamental in reducing adolescents’ risky sexual behaviors. However, SRH communication is a challenging issue in Myanmar due to socio-cultural taboos. This study assessed the communication barriers towards SRH issues among mothers and their adolescent girls.