Knowledge Of University Students Research Articles

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and practice of blood donation among paramedical students of a medical college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Blood donation is an essential global need far outweighs the available supply, rendering it a scarce and valuable resource. Within India, blood transfusion services hold significant importance and constitute a crucial aspect of the national health-care framework. Voluntary Non-Remunerated Blood Donation (VNRBD) is deemed the safest among the various ways of donating blood. The student population of educational institutions across the country, particularly those who are young and physically fit, represents one of the most promising sources of blood donations. The aim of the study was to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and donation practices of medical college students and motivate them to embrace voluntary blood donation as a regular habit. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The Department of Allied Health Science at Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, conducted a questionnaire survey from March 2023 to October 2023. Two thousand and two hundred forty students were invited to participate, with 2331 ultimately willing to partake. The gathered data underwent analysis using the SPSS Statistics software, version 20, with a significance level fixed at a P = 5%. RESULTS: The study included 2331 participants, comprising 840 males (36%) and 1491 females (64%). The age range of the participants was between 17 and 25 years, with a mean age of 18.9 ± 1.3 years. Out of 2331 participants, the majority (66.7%) showed sufficient knowledge with 9 or more correct answers, while the rest (33.2%) showed below-average knowledge. CONCLUSION: The Tamil Nadu Health Professions Colleges possess the potential to make a noteworthy impact on the promotion of blood donation. According to a recent survey, students express a keen interest in donating blood if a camp is organized on the campus. By organizing awareness campaigns and conducting informative sessions, the colleges can inspire and motivate more students to donate blood, thereby playing a vital role in saving lives.

Research on SVM Analysis Model of Influencing Factors of Employability of Graduates from Higher Vocational Colleges and Universities in Jiangxi Province

Abstract With the expansion of higher vocational colleges and universities, the difficulty of employment of graduates has become an increasingly serious problem in the development of society. The reason for this phenomenon, in addition to the total pressure, lies in the difference between the knowledge, ability, and quality of college students and the needs of employers. This paper crawls the employment information data of graduates of higher vocational colleges and universities from relevant websites, combines the text classification method based on the SVM analysis model to mine the system of graduates’ employment ability, and takes it as a survey scale. Then Jiangxi Province’s higher vocational graduates were selected as the research object. After testing the reliability and validity of the scale, the scale, combined with independent samples, T-test method regression analysis, and other mathematical and statistical methods to explore the factors affecting the employment ability of graduates of higher vocational colleges and universities in Jiangxi Province. Among them, there is no significant difference in the overall employability in terms of gender and specialty category (P>0.05), while there is a significant difference in terms of having or not having work experience (P<0.05). The training objectives and strategies significantly contribute to the improvement of the professional competence of higher vocational graduates, which is a key factor in the influence of employability. Accordingly, students actively improve themselves at the same time. Colleges and universities should develop training objectives and strategies with the needs of enterprises to give students the necessary career guidance in a timely manner and other countermeasure suggestions.

Web-based Survey on the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of COVID-19 Appropriate Behaviour among Vaccinated and Unvaccinated College Students in Puducherry, India: A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: Coronaviruses (CoVs) encompass a large group of viruses known to infect the upper respiratory tract in humans. The devastating impact of the virus has led to widespread infections among millions of individuals. Widespread disregard for ‘Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19) Appropriate Behaviour’ (CAB) by the public has significantly strained the Indian healthcare system. Despite efforts to educate the public on CAB through social media since 2020, only a minority have incorporated these practices into their daily lives. Notably, some vaccinated individuals have been hesitant to adhere to CAB despite repeated awareness efforts. This study aims to understand adherence to CAB among vaccinated and unvaccinated students not associated with the healthcare system. Aim: To evaluate the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) of CAB among vaccinated and unvaccinated college students. Materials and Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted at Sri Venkateshwaraa Medical College Hospital and Research Centre, Puducherry, India among various engineering and arts college students of Puducherry, India from December 2021 to February 2022. A web-based data collection tool was designed using Google Forms. Data was collected through invitation letters and questionnaires distributed via WhatsApp groups and Instagram. The study included a total of 360 responses, with the questionnaire comprising 40 questions related to KAP, consisting of 17, 7, and 16 questions, respectively. The results were expressed in percentages. Results: Among the vaccinated participants, 263 (89.7%) identified social media as the primary source of COVID-19 related information. Knowledge and attitude towards COVID19 vaccination revealed that over 50% were aware of the safety and efficacy of vaccines and the necessity of receiving two doses as advised by the government. While knowledge and attitude were similar across vaccinated and unvaccinated college students, there was a slightly higher percentage among the vaccinated group. However, there was an increased percentage of practice among unvaccinated students, indicating greater awareness of infection prevention. Conclusion: The study found that the knowledge, attitude, and behaviour of college students, particularly those not in medical fields, were satisfactory, likely due to the widespread availability of information on social media. These findings can be valuable for public health departments to adopt a peoplecentered approach to raise awareness among the public and reduce vaccine hesitancy.

Coordinated Cultivation of Innovative and Entrepreneurial Knowledge and Ability of College Students Based on Markov Modeling

Abstract Evaluating innovation and entrepreneurship ability measurement of college students is one of the critical areas of research on innovation ability cultivation in colleges and universities. In this study, based on the existing Bayesian knowledge tracking model, the parameter matrix of innovation and entrepreneurship knowledge point relationship is added to improve the standard knowledge tracking model. The CS-BKT model is proposed to provide college teachers with detailed mastery of students’ innovation and entrepreneurship knowledge. Then the corresponding state space is delineated according to the mastery situation, and the evaluation model of innovation and entrepreneurship ability measurement for college students based on polymorphic rewarded Markov chain is constructed. Combined with different transfer probabilities, the model operates on student data to measure students’ innovation and entrepreneurship ability. The results of the study showed that there was a significant difference between the acceptance and non-acceptance of innovation and entrepreneurship education in students’ innovation and entrepreneurship competence, and the level of innovation and entrepreneurship competence of students who had accepted it was 3.71, which was higher than that of students who had not taken it (3.53). There is a significant positive correlation between the social level of the place of origin, the individual level of entrepreneurial experience, and the rank of professional achievement and innovation and entrepreneurship ability, with p-values of 0.008, 0.003, and 0.001 respectively are less than 0.01. This study concludes the factors influencing the innovation and entrepreneurship ability of college students, which provides a reference value to the formation and development of the innovation and entrepreneurship ability of the students.

"I Had No Idea": At-Risk College Student Knowledge of Financial "I Had No Idea": At-Risk College Student Knowledge of Financial Aid and Resources Aid and Resources

"I Had No Idea": At-Risk College Student Knowledge of Financial "I Had No Idea": At-Risk College Student Knowledge of Financial Aid and Resources Aid and Resources

A Study to Assess the Knowledge and Attitude regarding Voluntary Blood Donation among College Going Male Students, a Quasi-experimental Study

Introduction: Voluntary blood donation in developing countries like India is constrained by misconception, fear, and widespread myths regarding blood donation.(1) Donated blood is an essential component in the management of many diseases. It is the main lifesaving for an individual with loss of large volumes of blood from accidents, hemorrhages or surgery.(2) Blood and its product demands is increasing, which can be ensured by increasing awareness and interest in blood donation in different groups of people. Youth is one of those groups. Misconception and low levels of awareness lead to unsatisfactory voluntary blood donation practices among them. The aim is to assess the knowledge and attitude of college students towards voluntary blood. Material and Methods: After prior permission from the College Authority, all the students who were present on the day of the study and who acknowledged their consent for participation were enrolled in the study. A pre-tested, semi-open-ended questionnaire was used as a study tool first as a pre-test to check their prior knowledge and attitude, followed by a health talk. Then, the same questionnaire was used to check their improvement of knowledge about blood donation. Results: As per the Wilcoxon rank test there is a significant improvement in the knowledge of study participants after health talk; out of a total 105 male students, 102 show positive rank (W+). Conclusion: Health education regarding voluntary blood donation is effective in improving the knowledge and attitude of youth. This will further improve the situation of voluntary blood donation by youth.

A Survey of Knowledge and Attitude of College Students Toward Hearing Loss Prevention.

College students risk hearing loss due to loud sound exposure during leisure activities. Hearing loss prevention is possible by reducing the noise from the source, using hearing protection devices and increasing their knowledge and awareness on the effects of loud sound exposure. The study aims to assess the knowledge and attitude of college students regarding hearing loss and its prevention. A cross-sectional study design with a survey method was adopted. A total of 94 college students (mean age: 22 years; range: 18 to 26) who were pursuing an undergraduate and postgraduate degree (50 males and 44 females) formed the part of the study. The researcher administered a standardized self-reported Knowledge, Attitude and Behaviour questionnaire. The knowledge score in percentage and absolute scores for attitude were estimated. The mean knowledge score was 35.8 (SD ± 12.18; range: 12.5-75), and the attitude score was + 9.8 (SD ± 7.1; range: - 4 to + 30). Chi square test revealed no significant association between knowledge and attitude to sociodemographic characteristics. The study indicated that though college students lack knowledge, they had a positive attitude regarding hearing health and its protection. These findings implicate the importance of creating awareness and encouraging hearing protection strategies for college students.

Nutrition Knowledge and Diet in Female College Students in Turkey: Youth Education in Nutrition Initiative/Nutrition Education Works (YENI/NEW)—A Cross-Sectional Pilot Study

Healthy dietary patterns can play a major role in preventing chronic diseases. Improving nutrition-related knowledge in young individuals is considered a promising approach to adopting healthy dietary behaviors, thus improving outcomes later in life. However, healthy eating habits in college students may prove challenging to acquire and maintain. This cross-sectional pilot study aimed to investigate the relationship between nutrition knowledge and its effect on dietary factors, body weight, and body composition in female college students in Turkey. Second- and third-year female college nutrition students (NS), (n = 85) and corresponding non-nutrition/non-health sciences students (NNS) (n = 80), aged 20–22 years old, were evaluated using a validated nutrition knowledge questionnaire, 24 h recalls, anthropometry, and body composition analysis using bioelectrical impedance during the 2015–2016 academic year. The findings revealed that nutrition knowledge was positively associated with increased intake of water, fruits and vegetables, grains, and fiber, whereas total carbohydrate intake exhibited an inverse relationship with nutrition knowledge. Moreover, protein and lipid intake, while not significant, appeared to show higher and lower values, respectively, for the NS participants compared to NNS, revealing a healthier trend for more nutrition-knowledgeable students, which was similar to the finding of a marginally better body composition profile in nutrition-knowledgeable students. As young adulthood is critical for the development of dietary habits, demonstrating the effectiveness of nutrition education is important as a potential tool for public health in terms of improving the risk of chronic diseases.

A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge regarding Junk Food among students studying in selected Junior College Aurangabad

Statement: A study to assess effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding junk food among students studying in selected junior college Aurangabad. Objectives: 1) To assess the pre-test knowledge regarding junk food among junior college student. 2) To development administered structured teaching program regarding on junk food among junior college students. 3) To assess effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge regarding junk food among junior college students. 4) To find out the association between post test knowledge score with selected demographic variables. Methodology: Research Design used in this study is Pre experimental, one group pre test post test design for present study sample size was 40 Junior collage student, Non probability sampling technique was used for data collection. Result: The study proved that mean post test knowledge score 23.025 was greater than the mean Pre test score 12.775 The mean difference between Pre test and post test score was 10.25 paired t knowledge score is paired 't-5.99' *p<0.05 is significant at 0.05 level. Hence research hypothesis H0 and H0. was accepted. This indicates that the STP was effective in increasing the knowledge of junior college students regarding junk food.

Academic verb knowledge of DHH college students and their hearing peers.

This study addressed the critical gap in research on the academic English vocabulary knowledge of deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) students at the college level, with a specific focus on academic English verbs. An English vocabulary test was developed to assess knowledge of academic verbs at three distinct corpus-defined lexical frequency ranges. The test was administered to the DHH students along with two comparison groups of college peers-students of English as an Additional Language (EAL)1 and hearing native-English-speaking students. Results revealed near-ceiling performance by hearing native speakers but significant vocabulary challenges in the DHH and EAL learner groups, who exhibited parallel lexical knowledge. Learner group performance increased as verb frequency range increased and as overall English proficiency level increased. The findings demonstrate that lexical frequency effects guide English verb acquisition in the targeted populations.2.

The effect of financial education on college students’ knowledge and behavior

There is a growing literature on the importance of adults’ financial education, especially in developed countries. The literature is scarcer in regards to assessing the effect of financial education programs on the individuals’ financial knowledge and behavior, particularly in developing countries. This article evaluates the conditional means effect of Gestionando mis finanzas (GMF) on the financial knowledge of college students in Peru. With a duration of one month, taking this virtual program of basic financial education is highly correlated with an increase in the students’ financial test score, which raised by 0.42 standard deviations after the program. Women’s gains in financial literacy are equally likely as men’s, while the conditional means effect of the program is smaller for women, though the coefficients are not statistically significant. Further, I observe a greater financial learning in students from the highest socioeconomic levels. In terms of simple correlations, GMF is correlated with gains in self-perception of financial knowledge, as well as on savings behavior. The (positive) correlation with other aspects of healthy financial behavior, such as price comparison before purchasing and budgeting, is modest.

The Impact of the Lifting of COVID-19 Restrictions on College Students’ Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) in Self-Medication with Antibacterial Agents

Objective: This study aims to investigate the Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice (KAP) of college students regarding self-medication with antibacterial agents before and after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, as well as the impact of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions on college students’ KAP towards self-medication with antibacterial agents. We analyze the factors influencing college students’ self-medication with antibacterial agents and provide relevant reference data for the rational use of antibacterial agents for self-medication among college students. Methods: Non-probability sampling methods, including convenience sampling and quota sampling, were employed to collect data samples. College students were invited to participate in an online questionnaire survey that they completed independently, and the data were entered into Excel software for statistical analysis using SPSS 26.0 software. Results: Independent samples t-test and analysis of variance revealed that, before the lifting of pandemic restrictions, female college students scored higher than male students in KAP towards self-medication with antibacterial agents, with all differences being statistically significant (P<0.05). However, after the lifting of pandemic restrictions, the gender differences in these aspects diminished; College students from rural areas scored significantly higher than their urban counterparts in the knowledge of antibacterial agents both before and after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions (P<0.05); Moreover, medical students had significantly higher attitude scores compared to science and engineering students before the lifting of pandemic restrictions (P<0.05), while social science students scored significantly higher in practice compared to science and engineering students both before and after the lifting of pandemic restrictions (P<0.05). Paired samples t-test indicated a significant improvement in knowledge and practice towards self-medication with antibacterial agents after the lifting of pandemic restrictions, with attitude showing no significant change. Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that, before the pandemic, there were significant differences in KAP based on gender and grade. However, after experiencing the pandemic, there were no longer significant differences in KAP among different genders and different grades, and this could be attributed to the impact of health education and campaigns during the pandemic. Conclusion: The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions has had a positive impact on college students’ knowledge and practice towards self-medication with antibacterial agents. Before and after the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions, the KAP of college students regarding self-medication with antibacterial agents were influenced by multiple factors. One important measure to enhance the rational use of antibacterial agents for self-medication among college students is to conduct health education courses in universities. Public health should pay attention to online media channels.

Plant Protein Pursuit: Assessing College Students Knowledge of Plant-based Protein Sources

Plant Protein Pursuit: Assessing College Students Knowledge of Plant-based Protein Sources

Research on the Long term Mechanism of Practical Teaching Base for Ideological and Political Theory Courses in Universities

The practical teaching base is an important platform for the upgrading and transformation of the ideological and political course, which helps to enhance the effectiveness of the ideological and political course, promote the unity of knowledge and practice of college students, enhance the awareness of "Confidence doctrine", and help cultivate the innovative consciousness and ability of college students. It is an important direction of the ideological and political course reform. In recent years, universities in Anhui Province have made some beneficial explorations and attempts in the construction of a long-term mechanism for practical teaching of ideological and political theory courses, which is worth learning from. For example, establishing a campus practice base based on ideological and political courses, comprehensively utilizing existing practice teaching bases, exploring new resources for practice teaching bases, and creating a virtual practice teaching base based on the "network platform"; Establish a long-term guarantee mechanism for the practical teaching base of ideological and political theory courses in terms of organization, funding, management mechanisms, etc; Establish a long-term cooperation mechanism for the practical teaching base of ideological and political theory courses in building a profit driven structure for win-win cooperation and a resource integration structure for learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses.

CONSUMERS PURCHASING BEHAVIOR TOWARDS ECO FRIENDLY PRODUCTS AMONG UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN QUETTA

The global issue of widespread and unsustainable consumption has resulted in significant problems such as pollution and global warming. As a result, there is an increasing demand for greater understanding and use of Eco friendly products. This study's main goal was to investigate how university student's knowledge of Eco friendly products affected their purchasing decisions. The precise goals were to ascertain whether awareness, price, availability, value, and quality had an effect on university student's decisions to buy environmentally friendly products and to investigate how awareness, price, availability, value, and quality predict their intention to buy such products. Data from 120-student online survey was analyzed using a structural equation modeling approach. The results show that university student's purchase decisions are most significantly positively impacted by the quality of Eco friendly products. However, it was discovered that the influence of Eco friendly product awareness on their decision to buy green products was comparatively small. The study also demonstrates that elements like price, awareness, and exceptional quality are mostly responsible for the influence of green product awareness on university students buying behavior. In contrast, the perceived value of the products does not appear to be a critical factor influencing the green purchase intentions of university students. The implications of the study, along with its limitations for future research, are discussed. Keywords: Eco-friendly Products, Consumer purchasing behavior, Youth, University Students, Pakistan.

Knowledge, attitudes, and behaviour of college students in disposing used masks during the COVID-19 pandemic in DKI Jakarta Province

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for and production of masks. This creates a problem, namely the generation of mask waste which ends up in the environment without being managed. This research was conducted to determine the relationship between knowledge, attitudes, and sociodemographic factors with college student behaviours in managing household mask waste in Daerah Khusus Ibukota (DKI) Jakarta Province. Methods: This study used a quantitative approach and cross-sectional study design. Data collection was carried out using an online questionnaire consisting of the respondents' sociodemographic, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviours. Results: The majority of students had high knowledge (63.3%), positive attitudes (52.5%), and good behaviours (50.6%). Statistically, there was a significant relationship between knowledge and behaviours (p-value = 0.022), but there was no significant relationship between attitudes and behaviours (p-value = 0.269). In addition, the sociodemographic factor variables showed a significant relationship between place of residence and behaviours (p-value = 0.008). However, there was no significant relationship between age, gender, education, and study program groups and behaviours (p value> 0.05). Multivariate analysis showed that living with family was a dominant factor for bad behaviours (OR 1.664, 95% CI=1.124-2.464), and the second risk factor was the low level of knowledge has a significant relationship with the behaviours of mask waste management at home (OR=1.559, 95% CI=1.044-2.330). Conclusions: Students who live alone show better behaviour compared to students who live with their families. The place of residence variable has the greatest influence on the behaviour of mask waste management at the household, followed by the knowledge variable.

Edukasi Alokasi Keuangan untuk Asuransi Kesehatan pada Mahasiswa

The Covid-19 pandemic has made people aware of the importance of staying healthy and protecting themselves before the disease strikes. The Health Insurance Funding Educational Campaign is a program designed to increase the knowledge of college students so they can properly allocate their finances. Educational delivery was conducted online via Zoom Meeting with 36 participants. Due to the PSBB (Large-Scale Social Restrictions) program to prevent the spread of Covid-19, the education was conducted in Zoom meetings. The method includes lecture, discussion and assessment by completing pre- and post-tests. This material explains the urgency of insurance during this time. The educational activities resulted in participants' increased knowledge of health insurance and proper financial attribution, as reported by completing pre-and post-tests. The implementation of these educational activities has encountered some obstacles, such as the inability of the event organizers to directly monitor each participant so that they can keep an eye on the process of the event.

PREVALENCE, PATTERN, AND PREDICTORS OF PREMENSTRUAL SYNDROME AND PREMENSTRUAL DYSPHORIC DISORDER AMONG COLLEGE GIRLS

Objective: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) occurs 7–14 days before the onset of menstruation and subsides with the commencement of menstrual flow, affects women during their reproductive age, and is associated with physical, psychological, and behavioral changes. If the mental symptoms predominate are very severe and are associated with impairment, then the patient is classified as having premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) which may be viewed as a severe subtype of PMS. This can interfere with the lives of the affected, as well as their interpersonal relationships. Methods: This study was conducted at KMCT medical college from November 2021 to May 2022. An awareness program which was informative and well-interacted was conducted for each batch of students regarding the various aspects of this disorder before screening for this study. Premenstrual symptoms screening tool (PSST) was used to screen students for the presence of disturbing symptoms. They were asked to write down the various ways that they deal with these menacing symptoms in a separate form. Institution ethics committee approval was taken to carry out this study. PSST it is the screening tool developed by Steiner et al. Results: A total of 318 students from all batches of college took part in this study actively. On screening by PSST, 44 students qualified for PMDD, 89 students met the criteria for PMS, and the remaining 185 had no to mild premenstrual symptoms (Table 1). Among the 89 students in premenstrual symptoms group, most common symptoms reported were anger/irritability −66%, fatigue/lack of energy −45%, and difficulty concentrating −45%. In 44 students who had qualified for PMDD, 84% reported anger/irritability, 81% reported tearful/increased sensitivity, and 75% reported anxiety/ tension followed by depressed mood in 73%. Conclusion: PMS and PMDD are prevalent among substantial proportion of college girls with significant negative influence on academic performance, emotional well–being, and behavior. The pattern of premenstrual symptomatology is different between PMS, PMDD, and in overall college students. The predictors of PMS and PMDD are age, education, heavy menstrual flow, dysmenorrhea, and family history of PMS. The knowledge and health seeking behavior of college students toward PMD are quite low. Strategies should be drawn and implemented for timely recognition and management of PMS and PMDD in college girls.

“A STUDY TO ASSESS EFFECTIVENESS OF PLANNED TEACHING PROGAMME ON PREVENTION OF CERVICAL CANCER IN TERM OF KNOWLEDGE AMONG FINAL YEAR COLLEGE STUDENTS OF SURAT CITY.”

Cervical cancer is a major cause of cancer mortality in women and more than a quarter of its global burden is contributed by developing countries. In India, cervical cancer contributes to approximately 6–29% of all cancers in women. Cervical cancer ranks as the 1st most frequent cancer among women in India, and the 1st most frequent cancer among women between 18 and 44 years of age. So, the knowledge for prevention of cervical cancer is very vital part. A study to assess effectiveness of PTP on prevention of Cervical cancer in terms of knowledge among final year college students of Surat city. The objectives were to assess the knowledge of final year college students before and after the administration of PTP. Pre experimental research approach used with one group pre- test and post- test design. The investigator used multi stage random Sampling technique for selecting the 30 samples. Planned teaching programme on prevention of cervical cancer was prepared for the samples. A structured knowledge questionnaire was prepared to assess the knowledge of the samples. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data. The mean pre - test knowledge score was 13.25 and the mean post -test knowledge score was 16.38 with 3.13 significant mean difference. Hence it was concluded that PTP was effective in improving the knowledge of final year college students of Surat city.

Knowledge and Attitude of Students and Teachers who Smoke Toward the Electric Chanting Cigarette Lighter in Colleges of Pimpri-Chinchwad – A Cross-sectional Study

Introduction: The mandatory pictorial warnings on cigarette packets were not properly understood and thus were not very effective. Hence, there was a felt need for a strategy which could bring an implicit change in the attitude and practice of tobacco users. Electric chanting lighter chants a death phrase when users light up, to deter smokers from smoking, which is patented by the Cancer Patient Aid Association, Mumbai, India. However, as the attitude toward it was unknown, this study was conducted. Objective: The objective of the study is to assess knowledge and attitude of smoking college students and teachers toward the electric chanting lighter. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire study was conducted among the students and teachers of arts, science, and commerce colleges in Pune. A total of 100 (25 teachers and 75 students) participants were part of the study, which was conducted in 2014. Every participant was asked to listen to the lighter live and then immediately a self-administered questionnaire was provided to them to answer. Results: It was seen that, albeit 100% of the staff and 95% of the students were aware of the fact that smoking causes cancer, neither of the groups were even remotely aware of the existence of a chanting lighter. Eighty percent of the staff and 70% of the students believed that the chanting lighter would be accepted by the society. Meanwhile, 80% of the staff and 66% of the students agreed that the chanting lighter will play an essential role to help give up the habit of tobacco use in the long run. Conclusion: It can be concluded that, the chanting lighter can be promoted as one of the first verbal warning aid to be used for smoking cessation. It is clearly reflected through this study that this lighter can bring about a change in the attitude of smokers.