Abstract

Background: Reproductive health of adolescents is a critical issue in Vietnam. Improving knowledge on this subject, attitude toward practicing safe intercourse can prevent reproductive health issues, such as HIV/AIDS, unwanted pregnancy, abortion… and enhance adolescent health in general. 
 Objective: Explore the associated factors on knowledge, attitude and practice toward adolescent reproductive health of students in Tien Hung high school, Dong Hung ward, Thai Binh in 2023. 
 Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Data were collected from 306 students by selfadministered questionnaire. Epidata 3.1 was used for data import, and data analysis was conducted by SPSS 14.0. 
 Results: Knowledge, attitude and practice toward reproductive health of students associated with: (1) Attendance at adolescent reproductive health education sessions; (2) Sharing information regarding adolescent reproductive health with relatives/friends; (3) Seeking help from health practitioners/ school. These factors are statistically significant (p<0.05). 
 Conclusion: Family members and school administrators should enhance their supports and disclosure, and organize educational programs on adolescent reproductive health for students.

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