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Optimal breastfeeding practices remain a challenge worldwide; as adolescents are the mothers and fathers of tomorrow, integrating DOHaD-informed knowledge into school curricula is called for. However, research indicates adolescents have low awareness of the importance of the first 1000 days of life, only see specific elements as relevant to them, and gender-related differences exist in their comprehension. This study evaluated the impact on adolescents of an in-class presentation on parenting and the benefits of breastfeeding in high schools in 5 African countries. Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires were completed by 345 pupils (182 girls, 163 boys, mean age 17.9 years). Analysis indicated the education session impacted pupils\u2019 perceptions of parenting and changed which aspects of breastfeeding they viewed as most and least interesting. 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