Walker Leslie R, Rose Allison, Squire Claudia, Koo Helen P
Georgetown University Hospital, Adolescent Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Washington, DC, USA.
Sex Educ. 2008 May;8(2):169-185. doi: 10.1080/14681810801981126.
Present US parents' perceptions about factors leading to early intercourse and strategies for overcoming them. METHODS: Conducted analysis of eight focus groups with 78 male and female African-American and Hispanic caregivers of fifth-graders and sixth-graders (ages 10-12). RESULTS: Participants gave the following primary reasons for early sexual activity: lack of structured activities, adult supervision, and communication; and influence of peers, society, and media. They suggested strategies targeting these reasons, and the need for parents, schools, and the community to work together. CONCLUSION: Incorporating parents' perspectives would help tailor interventions to the needs of the target population and increase parental support.
呈现美国父母对导致过早性行为的因素的看法以及克服这些因素的策略。方法:对8个焦点小组进行了分析,这些小组由78名五年级和六年级(10 - 12岁)非裔美国人和西班牙裔男女照料者组成。结果:参与者给出了以下过早性行为的主要原因:缺乏结构化活动、成人监督和沟通;以及同伴、社会和媒体的影响。他们提出了针对这些原因的策略,以及父母、学校和社区共同合作的必要性。结论:纳入父母的观点将有助于根据目标人群的需求调整干预措施,并增加父母的支持。