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ArticleBMC public health2025

Adolescent sexual and reproductive health information communication skill needs in Ghana: a culturally sensitive perspective.

Frank Bediako Agyei, Doreen K Kaura, Janet D Bell

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Frank Bediako AgyeiDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa. frankagyei89@gmail.com.
Doreen K KauraDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.
Janet D BellDepartment of Nursing and Midwifery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa.

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Abstract

backgroundGlobally, adolescents face challenges related to their sexual and reproductive health. Evidence suggests that adolescent-parent communication on Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) is fundamental to improving its outcomes. This study was conducted to explore the adolescents sexual and reproductive health information communication skill needs in Ghana from a culturally sensitive perspective.

methodsThis is the third phase of an explanatory sequential Mixed Methods Research (MMR) study. In this phase, a qualitative descriptive exploratory design was used to interview 10 adolescents, based on saturation between the ages of 13 to 16 years, who were purposively recruited from the Asante Akyem North Municipality in Ghana. Thematic analysis was done using Braun and Clarke's approach.

findingsFour themes emerged, namely: Adolescent and Parent Attitudes, Sociocultural Issues, SRH Information Communication, and Adolescent SRH Information Communication Skill Needs.

conclusionAdolescents have sexual and reproductive health information communication skill needs. A culturally sensitive sexual and reproductive health information communication intervention is recommended, since it may have value in guiding adolescents and parents in the communication process.

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CommunicationCultural CompetencyNeeds AssessmentReproductive HealthSexual HealthAdolescentFemaleGhanaHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInterviews as TopicMaleQualitative ResearchSex EducationAdolescentCommunicationGhanaInformationParentSexual and reproductive healthSkill

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PMCPMC12462334

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