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ArticleEcancermedicalscience2025

Cancer knowledge and awareness among the university students in a high cancer incidence and under-resourced state in northeast India.

Vanlaltluangi, Lalengkimi Ralte, John Zothanzama, Lalrammawia Tochhawng, Ruby Zothankimi Ralte, Harvey Vanlalpeka, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar

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VanlaltluangiDepartment of Education, Mizoram University (A Central University), Aizawl 796004, Mizoram, India.
Lalengkimi RalteDepartment of Biotechnology, Mizoram University (A Central University), Aizawl 796004, Mizoram, India.
John ZothanzamaDepartment of Biotechnology, Mizoram University (A Central University), Aizawl 796004, Mizoram, India.
Lalrammawia TochhawngDepartment of Education, Mizoram University (A Central University), Aizawl 796004, Mizoram, India.
Ruby Zothankimi RalteDepartment of Nursing, Regional Institute of Paramedical and Nursing Sciences, Zemabawk, Aizawl 796017, Mizoram, India.
Harvey VanlalpekaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Zoram Medical College, Falkawn, Aizawl 796005, Mizoram, India.
Nachimuthu Senthil KumarDepartment of Biotechnology, Mizoram University (A Central University), Aizawl 796004, Mizoram, India.

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Purpose: This study aims to explore the knowledge regarding cancer causes and prevention among university students. Research on cancer awareness and comprehension is vital for promoting both individual and public health, particularly in regions with high cancer prevalence. Methods: A self-administered questionnaire survey was used to assess the comprehension and knowledge of cancer. The sum of sample was 756 university students from various departments who participated in the survey. Data were analysed using Microsoft Excel and SPSSv.20 programs. Statistical significance was determined using chi-square tests and p-values. Results: The student's provenance of cancer education were reported as 20% from both friends or family and social media. Barely, 19.68% felt confident about their knowledge of cancer, while 33.8% of students preferred cancer awareness and campaigns as their primary source of learning about cancer. Overall, 59.5% of students demonstrated some level of knowledge related to Cancer. The association between student's knowledge and awareness on cancer education scores was statistically significant (p = 0.000). Conclusion: The majority of students perceive unassured in their knowledge of cancer and hence, strengthening awareness campaigns and educational initiatives is crucial for promoting early detection and prevention, enhance the quality of treatment and reduce stigma. Furthermore, there is a dearth of information on the high-risk human papillomavirus vaccine and individuals should be made aware of the significance of getting vaccinated as a preventive step.

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