Cancer knowledge and awareness among the university students in a high cancer incidence and under-resourced state in northeast India
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.
Authors
- Lalengkimi Ralte
- John Zothanzama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1418-9185)
- Harvey Vanlalpeka (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7223-2052)
- Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0192-2133)
- Lalchhandami Tochhawng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3563-4850)
- Vanlaltluangi
- Ruby Zothankimi Ralte
Institutions
- Mizoram University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ecancermedicalscience
- Published
- 2025-08-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3332/ecancer.2025.1975
- Primary Topic
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India