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The Mother–Daughter Relationship: What Is Its Potential as a Locus for Health Promotion?

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: In this article we examine the potential influence of adolescent girls on mothers' health-related knowledge and behaviors. Surveys were conducted with 131 mothers and 145 daughters to explore the extent of shared social activities between mothers and their adolescent daughters in a low-income South African community, and the degree to which mothers are receptive to advice from daughters. Eighty-six percent of daughters reported that their mothers had asked them for advice, and 93% of mothers indicated that they would listen to health advice from their daughters. This analysis suggests that the mother-daughter relationship may be a potential asset for culturally viable, community-based health promotion.

Source: Health Care For Women International

DOI: 10.1080/07399330600803790

Authors: Maghboeba Mosavel, Christian Simon, Debbie Van Stade

Institutions: MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Adolescent Health and Behaviors

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Cancer Institute