Abstract Background: Teenage pregnancy is a significant public health issue in India, with West Bengal exhibiting a rate (16.4%) more than double the national average. Rates are higher in rural areas. The objective of this study was to assess knowledge regarding teenage pregnancy and to find the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding reproductive health among participants. Materials and Methods: A quasi-experimental, pre–post study was conducted on 93 late adolescent girls randomly selected from the catchment area of a Health and Wellness Centre in rural West Bengal. Knowledge was assessed using a pre-tested questionnaire before and after the training module intervention. The manuscript was prepared in accordance with the TREND guidelines. Results: The mean knowledge score rose from 3.47 ± 0.89 to 4.84 ± 1.02, confirmed by the paired t -test ( t = 13.7, P < 0.001). The proportion of participants with adequate knowledge increased significantly from 51.61% to 76.34%, confirmed by McNemar’s test ( χ 2 = 19.36, P < 0.001). Conclusion: The developed training module is effective in significantly improving the knowledge of adolescents regarding teenage pregnancy in this high-prevalence rural setting of West Bengal.
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