Adolescent Reproductive Health Education: Insights from a Mixed-Methods Evaluation of an Intervention Program

Abstract

Introduction: Adolescence is a critical stage of mental, emotional, and psychological growth, offering a key opportunity to promote lifelong health. However, adolescents often lack services that address their distinct needs Objectives: 1. To assess knowledge of the students and teachers regarding reproductive health prior to and post the intervention.2. To assess the utility and acceptability of reproductive health intervention module among adolescents and teachers. Methodology: The study had a mixed model design. An interventional study was done to assess change in knowledge regarding reproductive health among students and teachers using a single comprehensive module. A qualitative study was done to acceptability and utility of the intervention module among teachers. Results: There was a significant difference in the mean score among boys and girls pre- and post-health education. 75.8% (376) of the girls had a good increase in the knowledge. The difficulty index for the girl’s module was found to be 2.78 out of 10 and for the boys' module, it was found to be 2.77 out of 10. Conclusion: The study identified substantial gaps in adolescents’ sexual and reproductive health knowledge, stressing the urgent need for inclusive and structured education. The LEAP module–based intervention demonstrated encouraging outcomes, indicating its potential for wider implementation.