Abstract
Methods and Material: This study was conducted amongst Three hundred and thirteen medical students from four batches [first-year, second-juniors, second-seniors, and third-year] in Government Medical College, Chennai. A questionnaire containing twenty questions which included fourteen awareness and six opinion questions was used. The purpose of the study was explained. They were asked to mark the most appropriate answer from the options provided. The data was statistically analysed. Statistical analysis used: Pearson chi square test Results: From the analysis, it was found that on an average, first-year and second-juniors had 65% awareness compared to 83% awareness among second-seniors and third-years. About 94% of the students were of the opinion that cancer facts should be elaborately discussed in high school. Regarding implementation of euthanasia during the terminal stages, there was a mixed response with about 54% students being in favor of it. Conclusions: This study enhances the fact that medical curriculum plays an important role in imparting knowledge. So, if students were provided with adequate information about cancer during their first-year, it would help in spreading cancer awareness and early detection, treatment reduce the incidence and assist cancer prevention.
Key words: Awareness, Attitude, Knowledge, Cancer.
Key Messages: From this study, the medical curriculum plays an vital role in knowledge of students and also providing of adequate information about cancer during their first-year, it would help in spreading cancer awareness and early detection, treatment, reduce the incidence and assist cancer prevention and treatment.