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This study was conducted to evaluate the level of knowledge about preterm delivery among pregnant women and to determine its association with selected demographic and clinical variables. The research was carried out in the antenatal outpatient department of the Institute of Maternal and Child Health (IMCH), Kozhikode, Kerala. The conceptual basis of the study was the revised Health Promotion Model (2006) by Nola J. Pender, which emphasizes the interaction between individuals and their environment in promoting health. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and 350 pregnant women were selected using a consecutive sampling method. Data were collected through a semi-structured interview schedule designed to assess knowledge regarding preterm delivery. The findings revealed that 32.6% of participants had poor knowledge, 47.1% demonstrated average knowledge, and only 20.3% possessed good knowledge about preterm delivery. The knowledge scores ranged from 13 to 101, with a mean score of 49.94 and a standard deviation of 21.135. Statistical analysis showed a significant association (p < 0.05) between knowledge level and variables such as age, education, occupation, husband's occupation, and history of preterm delivery. Therefore, the null hypothesis was rejected.