Exploring the lived experiences of Christian Black mothers' sex and sexual health communication with their adolescent daughters

This phenomenological study was focused on learning about the lived experiences of Black Christian mothers’ communication with their adolescent daughters about sex and sexual health using Billingsley’s social system approach to the Black family. One research question guided this study: What are the lived experiences of Christian Black mothers regarding their communication with their adolescent daughters ages 10 to 17 about sexual health? Eleven participants completed the demographic questionnaire and a 60-minute semi-structured interview. Each interview was conducted virtually; data were transcribed and analyzed to identify and develop themes. Bracketing and triangulation were used to add to the credibility of the data collection and analysis process. Four themes emerged which included (1) I was a little uncomfortable talking about it, (2) I want her to learn from me, (3) I just don’t want to fail her, (4) It takes a village. Results were taken and compared to the existing literature. Conclusions were drawn and the study strengths, limitations, practice recommendations, and future research were reported.