Abstract
Context: Although parents can be influential toward the sexual attitudes and behaviors of adolescents, fathers are significantly underrepresented in studies of parental influences on adolescent sexual practices and behaviors. Method: This mixed method study assessed the feasibility of implementing a HIV/STI (human immunodeficiency virus/sexually transmitted infection) risk reduction program for African American fathers and sons. Focus groups were conducted with 30 father–son pairs at a local barbershop. Adolescents ranged between 11 and 19 years old with a mean age of 14.71 years (SD = 2.14). Results: Fathers and sons were not in agreement about frequency of communication about sexual health issues. However, the majority of fathers and sons indicated they would attend a father–son HIV/STI risk reduction program together. Conclusion: This study supports the development of a HIV/STI risk reduction program for that can enhance sexual risk communication practices among African American fathers and sons.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1685-1711 |
Number of pages | 27 |
Journal | Journal of Family Issues |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Apr 1 2018 |
Keywords
- HIV
- adolescents
- family health
- family processes
- father–child relationship
- qualitative
- quantitative
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)