Abstract:
This study aimed to bridge the gap between cancer and environmental causes, push for improved
prevention, early screening, and better surveillance on indicators of poor health linked to cancer. The
objective assessed knowledge, attitude, and practice among Moi University College of Health
Sciences finalist undergraduate students on environmental carcinogens in Eldoret, Kenya. The study
site was MTRH, with a cross-sectional study design. The study population was the adult finalist
undergraduate students in the College of Health Sciences at MTRH. Inclusion criteria: adult finalist
undergraduate students in the College of Health Sciences willing to share information and consenting
to participate. Sample Size was determined after the census of all the participants and meeting
inclusion criteria. Mixed sampling was used. Data collection tools were a pre-validated structured
questionnaire, observation checklist, and secondary data. Data collection was done using Google
forms. Data were cleaned and checked for completeness. Statistical analysis and cross-tabulation for
variables were done using SPSS version 26. Data Presentation was through tables, graphs, and prose
formats. The results of the study were as follows: There were 40 males and 22 females, ratio-1.82:1.
Modal age was 22years (19.67%). Prior to joining the university, 61.29% had encountered cancer
cases. 36% agreed that they were not aware of predisposing factors, while 32% and 12% agreed that
tobacco users and factory workers were predisposed, respectively. 28 respondents used plastic
containers, 1.61% used tobacco, and 21 took alcohol. 92% were never screened for cancer, though 17
females and 26 males did self-examination at least once a month.
