Abstract
Background : For the progress of a nation, active participation of healthcare professionals in decision making is important. Aim : To evaluate the political awareness and voting behavior among the students belonging to various streams of healthcare profession. Materials and Method : This cross-sectional survey was conducted among 381 students aged between 17-28 years from various Healthcare Educational Institutes in Chennai by means of a self-administered questionnaire comprising 20 questions. Results : On analysis, the mean knowledge score was found to be 4.189±1.45. The participants from the lower socio-economic class had a higher mean knowledge score of 4.38±1.72. The psychology of participants towards political participation revealed a disparaging opinion regarding the veracity and transparency of Indian political system. Conclusion : The true spirit of patriotism had been dampened over years with the false political propaganda due to widespread political illiteracy. Active socio-political participation from healthcare professionals can aid in the progress of the nation.
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