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Alternative Title:
J Adolesc Health
Personal Author:
Sutton, Madeline Y. ; Lasswell, Sarah M. ; Lanier, Yzette ; Miller, Kim S. ;
Sutton, Madeline Y. ; Lasswell, Sarah M. ; Lanier, Yzette ; Miller, Kim S. ; Less -
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Purpose We reviewed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and sexually transmitted infection (STI)- behavioral interventions implemented with disproportionately affected black/African-American and Hispanic/Latino youth and designed to improve parent-child communications about sex. We compared their effectiveness in improving sex-related behavior or cognitive outcomes. Methods A search of electronic databases identified peer-reviewed studies published between 1988 and 2012. Eligible studies were U.S.-based parent-child communication interventions with active parent components, experimental and quasiexperimental designs, measurement of youth sexual health outcomes, and enrollment of ≥50% black/African-American or Hispanic/Latino youth. We conducted systematic, primary reviews of eligible papers to abstract data on study characteristics and youth outcomes. Results Fifteen studies evaluating 14 interventions were eligible. Although youth outcome measures and follow-up times varied, 13 of 15 studies (87%) showed at least one significantly improved youth sexual health outcome compared with controls (p < .05). Common components of effective interventions included joint parent and child session attendance, promotion of parent/family involvement, sexuality education for parents, developmental and/or cultural tailoring, and opportunities for parents to practice new communication skills with their youth. Conclusions Parent-child communication interventions that include parents of youth disproportionately affected by HIV/STIs can effectively reduce sexual risk for youth. These interventions may help reduce HIV/STI-related health disparities and improve sexual health outcomes.
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Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
African Americans
Article
Child
Communication
Female
Hispanic Americans
HIV Infections
Humans
Male
Parent-Child Relations
Sex Education
Sexual Behavior
Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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J Adolesc Health. 54(4):369-384. ;
Pubmed ID:
24388108
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC5975643
Document Type:
Journal Article ;
Funding:
CC999999/Intramural CDC HHS/United States ;
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CDC Public Access
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