2021 Volume 10 Issue 2 Pages 62-71
Aim: This study aimed to investigate the factors influencing sex education at home by parents of adolescents.
Methods: Data were collected through focus group interviews. Each interview was included five to six parents of high school students. All data were qualitatively analyzed, following which the identified categories were classified according to the PRECEDE-PROCEED model.
Results: Four focus group interviews (N=22) were conducted, and 25 categories and 51 subcategories were identified. Some of the influencing factors surrounding sex education at home were: “parental preparedness to provide sexual education,” “support from parents who have children of same age,” “find the appropriate method to provide sexual education,” and “cooperation with school.”
Discussion: It was suggested that to enhance the function and role of parents of adolescents in sex education at home, public health authorities must provide important support through health education to improve knowledge about sexual health and attitudes towards sex education. Additionally, there must be collaborations between school, home, and community to conduct health promotion activities.
