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Table 3 Parents level of interest in a parenting program and receiving guidance on parenting and health topics (N = 104)

From: How can healthcare professionals provide guidance and support to parents of adolescents? Results from a primary care-based study

 

n

%

Parents Interest in Participating in a Parenting Program in Primary Care

 Yes

90

86.5

 No

13

12.5

 Missing

1

1

Parenting Topics Parents Want to Discuss with a Healthcare Provider

 Communication

  Very Important

67

65.0

  Somewhat Important

19

18.4

  Not at all Important

17

16.5

 Conflict Management

  Very Important

53

50.9

  Somewhat Important

32

30.7

  Not at all Important

19

18.2

 Parental Monitoring

  Very Important

48

46.1

  Somewhat Important

25

24.0

  Not at all Important

31

29.8

 Discipline

  Very Important

46

44.2

  Somewhat Important

27

25.9

  Not at all Important

31

29.8

Health Topics Parents Want to Discuss with a Healthcare Provider

 Sex

  Very Important

80

77.6

  Somewhat Important

12

11.6

  Not at all Important

11

10.6

 Mental Health

  Very Important

78

75.0

  Somewhat Important

20

19.2

  Not at all Important

6

5.7

 Alcohol and Drugs

  Very Important

77

74.0

  Somewhat Important

11

10.5

  Not at all Important

16

15.3

 Stress Management

  Very Important

75

72.1

  Somewhat Important

20

19.2

  Not at all Important

9

8.6

 Bullying

  Very Important

74

71.5

  Somewhat Important

18

17.3

  Not at all Important

12

11.5

 Sexual Identity

  Very Important

66

63.4

  Somewhat Important

15

14.4

  Not at all Important

23

22.1

 Body Image

  Very Important

66

63.4

  Somewhat Important

23

22.1

  Not at all Important

15

14.4

 Monitoring Internet Use

  Very Important

60

57.6

  Somewhat Important

19

18.2

  Not at all Important

25

24.0

 Romantic Relationships

  Very Important

59

56.7

  Somewhat Important

25

24.0

  Not at all Important

20

19.2

 Gender Identity

  Very Important

58

55.7

  Somewhat Important

19

18.2

  Not at all Important

27

25.9

 Friendships

  Very Important

52

50.0

  Somewhat Important

30

28.8

  Not at all Important

22

21.1

 Mobile Technology

  Very Important

49

47.1

  Somewhat Important

26

25.0

  Not at all Important

29

27.8