Knowledge and perception of cancer screening tests among Indian community

Health authorities can enhance the success of health screening programs and promotional campaigns by measuring the level of community awareness about cancer screening. Therefore, the primary purpose of this research was to evaluate the general population's understanding of cancer and its prevention in India. From January to June of 2023, a large-scale cross-sectional survey was conducted in India to gauge the general population's opinion on cancer screening. Researchers used a computerised, pre-structured questionnaire to collect data after reviewing the primary sources extensively. Digital surveying was used to disseminate the questionnaire, protecting the confidentiality and anonymity of all respondents. The Pearson chi-square test and the exact probability test were used to analyse the data in this study to uncover any underlying links in the study's sparse frequency distributions. The study's findings underscore the urgent need for increased education on cancer, cancer screening and risk reduction initiatives. Participants with chronic diseases and a cancer history in their families showed significantly higher levels of awareness, highlighting the potential for targeted education and screening programs to improve public health.