Student Perceptions of Campus-Based Interventions and the Prevalence of Unwanted Pregnancy: A Descriptive-Correlational Study

This study examined student perceptions of campus-based reproductive health intervention programs and their association with the prevalence of unwanted pregnancy among female underclassmen at ESSU–Guiuan Campus during the Second Semester of Academic Year 2024–2025. Using Slovin’s formula (5% margin of error), the required sample size of 352 was achieved. A total of 25 cases were documented among 1,419 students, corresponding to a prevalence rate of 1.76%. Descriptive statistics revealed moderate recognition of intervention programs, with mean scores reported alongside standard deviations to capture variability in student responses. Correlational analysis indicated that all Pearson’s r coefficients fell within the negligible range, with awareness campaigns emerging as the only statistically significant variable (M=4.92, SD=1.92, r=.156, p=.003). Counseling services (SD=3.29, r=.071, p=.182), health services (M=3.15, SD=1.67, r=.075, p=.162), and sex education (M=3.50, SD=1.28, r=.025, p=.645) showed no significant associations. Instrument validation was conducted through expert review and reliability testing, with Cronbach’s alpha values confirming acceptable internal consistency across subscales. Findings highlight that while reproductive health programs are visible and moderately recognized, their statistical association with pregnancy prevalence remains weak, underscoring the need for localized, participatory, and student-centered approaches.