Magenta Journal De Healthymedi
Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): Magenta Journal De Healthymedi (MJDH)

Assessing the Effectiveness of School-Based Health Education on Reproductive Health Knowledge

Puja Mukherjee (School of Public Health, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India)
Priyha Sharma (School of Public Health, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, India)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Dec 2025

Abstract

This study examined the effectiveness of a school-based reproductive health education program in improving adolescents’ reproductive health knowledge and attitudes. A mixed-methods approach was employed, involving 400 high school students divided into intervention and control groups. Quantitative data were collected through pre-test and post-test assessments, while qualitative insights were obtained from student interviews and teacher discussions. The findings revealed a significant increase in reproductive health knowledge among students who participated in the program, particularly in the areas of contraception, sexually transmitted infections, menstrual health, gender equality, and healthy relationships. Participants also reported enhanced self-awareness, confidence, and positive attitudes toward reproductive health issues. However, cultural norms and socio-economic constraints continued to influence the application of knowledge beyond the classroom. The study highlights the effectiveness of comprehensive and interactive school-based reproductive health education in strengthening adolescent health literacy. These findings provide important implications for policymakers, educators, and health practitioners seeking to improve adolescent reproductive health outcomes through curriculum-based educational interventions.

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mjdh

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health Veterinary

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Magenta Journal of Healthymedi is a peer-reviewed publication that discusses public health, nursing, midwifery, health policy administration, health promotion, hospital management, health psychology, advocacy, health empowerment, and offers original articles on public health practice, teaching, and ...