This study aimed to determine teenagers? knowledge, awareness, exposure, and peer pressure on perceived factors that influence teenage pregnancy which may serve as a basis for intervention program development. It employed a descriptive-survey method using a validated researcher-made questionnaire to gather data. The 106 respondents involved from the rural town of Tampilisan were obtained through a convenient sampling technique. Weighted mean and Kruskal Wallis H-Test were used for data analysis. The study revealed that teenagers were ?moderately knowledgeable? in terms of sex education, they are ?less exposed? too risky behaviors from the internet, and ?less experienced? peer pressure. Furthermore, there was no significant difference existed among the respondents? exposure to risky behaviors, extent of peer pressure, and extent of awareness of teenage pregnancy when grouped according to educational level, however, respondents differ significantly in terms of knowledge of sex education. Moreover, when respondents were grouped according to family structure, there was no significant difference existed among them. The findings suggest that an intervention program enhancing information dissemination through various mediums can be recommended, to help and guide teenagers in achieving safe, fulfilling, and enjoyable relationships and prevent unplanned pregnancy in the future.

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