Efficacy Trial of a Brief Parent-Based Adolescent Sexual Health Intervention

Efficacy Trial of a Brief Parent-Based Adolescent Sexual Health Intervention

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate a brief parent-based adolescent sexual health intervention called Families Talking Together Plus (FTT+). FTT+ is based on an established intervention called Families Talking Together (FTT) and will enhance FTT by adding modules on human papillomavirus (HPV). The goal of the study is to evaluate whether FTT will help parents increase sexual health communication, delay adolescent sexual debut, and increase HPV vaccination. FTT will be delivered to parents of minority youth and will be delivered by student nurses.

Age limit for parents: minimum = N/A (No limit); maximum = N/A (No limit) Age limit for children: minimum = 11 years; maximum = 14 years

Inclusion Criteria:

• Parent: resides with a child 11-14 years old who attends a participating community center, after-school program, or Boys and Girls Club (BGC)
• Parent: available for a face-to-face or small group session with the PI or student nurse within 2 months of consenting and assenting to participate in the study
• Parent: can read, write, and speak English or Spanish
• Child: between 11-14 years of age

Exclusion Criteria:

• Parent: Without primary custody of child
• Parent: Incarcerated
• Parent: Unable to attend a face-to-face session within 2 months