Shambley-Ebron Donna, Dole Debora, Karikari Akosua
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH, USA.
J Transcult Nurs. 2016 Jan;27(1):25-32. doi: 10.1177/1043659614531792. Epub 2014 May 6.
Poor sexual health is a significant contributor to morbidity in young African American women. Knowing how sexual knowledge is transmitted to Black girls is needed to develop effective preventive interventions. The purpose of this study was to explore the ways in which Black mothers transmit sexual values and knowledge to their daughters.
Interviews were conducted with 14 mothers, aged 25 to 34 years, with daughters aged 8 to 16 years. Data were analyzed using constant comparative analysis.
The themes derived were (a) truth telling, (b) building strength through self-esteem, and (c) spirituality as helper. The overarching cultural theme was "Growing Strong Black Women."
DISCUSSION/CONCLUSIONS: Mothers' discussions with their daughters were infused with cultural meaning derived from their experiences. Black girls' behavioral responses to their mothers' strategies need to be studied.
The findings will help nurses develop effective interventions that take into account the cultural realities of Black mothers.
性健康状况不佳是导致年轻非裔美国女性发病的一个重要因素。要制定有效的预防干预措施，就需要了解性知识是如何传授给黑人女孩的。本研究的目的是探讨黑人母亲向女儿传授性价值观和知识的方式。
对14位年龄在25至34岁之间、女儿年龄在8至16岁之间的母亲进行了访谈。采用持续比较分析法对数据进行分析。
得出的主题有：（a）讲真话；（b）通过自尊增强力量；（c）将精神性作为助力。首要的文化主题是“成长为强大的黑人女性”。
讨论/结论：母亲与女儿的讨论中融入了源自她们自身经历的文化意义。需要研究黑人女孩对母亲策略的行为反应。
这些研究结果将有助于护士制定考虑到黑人母亲文化现实的有效干预措施。
