Factors of mothers' hesitation in discussing reproductive health

Reproductive health is always becoming an issue for adolescence. Lack of knowledge, permissive attitude, easy access to pornography and low parental supervision reported as a determinant risky sexual behavior in This study aimed investigate mother’s perspectives discussing reproductive issues with their children aged 9-11 years old. The respondents were 8.046 mothers who had old Semarang, taken purposive sampling technique. Most mother (84.4%) adulthood, graduated from Senior High School (50.8%), unemployment (44%), 47.2% was low-middle income family. As much 26.8% agreed that it not necessary inform about health. Talking taboo 41.9% 38.5% felt awkward. them (71.7%) encountered difficulties starting discussions 76.1% used other terms name the genitals feel more polite. A perceived delivering information unnecessary (OR 1.44), 1.82), awkward 1.93), giving courtship permission 1.28) significantly risk factors practicing education. Health workers should help improve communication skills, especially