Effects of communication between mothers and their adolescent daughters on sexual health in Sokoto North

Abstract

Communication between mothers and their adolescent daughters on sexual health has been a difficult task for both mothers and their adolescent daughters. The objective of this study is to find out the existence of the communication between mothers and their adolescent daughters on sexual health, the methods mothers employ and the effect(s) of the communication. Quantitative method was employed in the study, three hundred questionnaires were administered to secondary school girls aged 10-19 from three secondary schools in Sokoto North using systematic sampling. The daughters revealed that their mothers do not communicate with them about issues concerning sexual health, even though they are interested in the discussion. Mothers revealed that they do not discuss issues related to sexual health because it will lead the child to engage in sexual activities. In conclusion the study revealed that the communication between mothers and their adolescent daughters on sexual health does not exist in Sokoto north. The study recommended that sensitization and awareness should be created either by the Government or other institutions to encourage mothers to educate their daughters on issues concerning their sexual health.