Adolescent girls, single-parent fathers, and menarche

When adolescent girls reach menarche, they often seek information about menstruation from their mothers. More adolescent girls are being raised in single-father families today and have limited or no contact with their mothers. Thirteen adolescent females, who lived with their fathers as the primary...

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Published inHolistic nursing practice Vol. 17; no. 1; p. 36
Main Author Kalman, Melanie Beth
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.01.2003
Subjects
Adolescent
Adolescent Behavior
Adult
Anecdotes as Topic
Attitude to Health
Child
Father-Child Relations
Female
Humans
Male
Menarche - psychology
Menstruation - psychology
Nurse's Role
Single-Parent Family
Surveys and Questionnaires
United States
United States
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Summary:When adolescent girls reach menarche, they often seek information about menstruation from their mothers. More adolescent girls are being raised in single-father families today and have limited or no contact with their mothers. Thirteen adolescent females, who lived with their fathers as the primary caretaker, described their menarcheal experience. The participants, who had close relationships with their fathers, found it embarrassing to discuss menstruation with any male, including their father. They believed their fathers lacked credibility regarding menstrual issues, and they experienced an emotional and physical distancing from their fathers. Nurses must be aware of the needs of single-parent father families, especially menstrual information for both girls and their fathers.
ISSN:0887-9311
DOI:10.1097/00004650-200301000-00008