OBJECTIVE: To understand the complexity of the influence of family cultural beliefs on adolescent's sexual behavior. METHOD: The transcultural care theory guided this case study of family members of a female adolescent. RESULTS: Family members'misconceptions and scruples about sexuality meaningfully influenced the adolescent's behavior. Family members believe that talking about sex with the adolescent could lead to earlier engagement in sexual activities. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: Providing sexual education for family members of adolescents may be an important strategy to clarify misconceptions, which in turn may change family members' beliefs and attitudes toward sexuality. This might be an important step to promote adolescents' health and quality of life.
Adolescent; Family; Sexuality; Sexual behavior; Culture