Awareness of Mothers Regarding Communication with their Adolescent Daughters about Reproductive Health

Amer, Elham Mohamed Abd El-maksoud; Elshafie, Ikbal Fathalla; Fahmy, Neamat Mazloum Mohamed; Elbialy, Amira A.

doi:10.21608/tsnj.2025.414066

Awareness of Mothers Regarding Communication with their Adolescent Daughters about Reproductive Health

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

¹ Demonstrator, Community Health Nursing- Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

² Professor Community Health Nursing- Faculty of Nursing- Tanta University, Egypt

³ Assist. Professor Community Health Nursing- Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt.

⁴ Lecturer of Community Health Nursing- Faculty of Nursing, Tanta University, Egypt

10.21608/tsnj.2025.414066

Abstract

ackground: In Egypt, reproductive health (RH) care has become a priority for
the government in recent years. However, cultural barriers often prevent clear and
open discussions about reproductive health. Aim: To assess the awareness of
mothers regarding communication with their adolescent daughters about
reproductive health. Study design: A cross-sectional descriptive study design has
been used. Study setting: This study was conducted at the school health units in
Gharbiya Governorate. Study subjects: A convenience sample of 400 mothers, who
had female adolescents aged (10-19 years). Study tool: Data was collected using
three tools, Tool I: Mothers', knowledge about reproductive health: to assess socio
demographic characteristics of the mothers. Tool ІІ: Awareness of mothers toward
reproductive health education. Tool III: Communication of mothers with their
adolescent daughters about reproductive health issues. Results: More than three
quarters (76.3%) of the studied mothers had low level of knowledge about
reproductive health. The study found that 64.3% of the studied mothers had
negative awareness regarding communication of reproductive health with their
adolescent daughters with a mean of 25.59±2.50. The mothers' total knowledge
and awareness scores and their communication barriers scores revealed a
statistically significant negative correlation. Conclusion: Nearly two thirds of the
studied mothers had negative awareness regarding communication of reproductive
health with their adolescent daughters. Recommendations: Community health
nurse has to conduct awareness campaigns to educate mothers about the
importance of reproductive health communication and its impact on female
adolescents' health and well-being.