Forensic Science Seminar
Peer-reviewed forensic science journal · Established 2011
ISSN 2157-118XFOREN SCI SEM · Volume 3

Review Articles · Review R3

Views of Medical Students on Torture in Ahmedabad City

Jagdeep Jadav, Kalpesh Shah, Gaurang Kothari, Rakesh, Padmraj, Harish Khubachandani, Anand Menat

Forensic Science Seminar · 2013 · Volume 3 · Issue 2 · pp. 93–94

Peer ReviewedISSN 2157-118X Available online 5 June 2013Public PDF
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Original Abstract

Abstract

Torture is a serious human rights violation which affects the victim both physically and mentally. Training in medical ethics and human rights has been identified internationally as one of the key strategies for the prevention of torture and other human rights. Medical Students studying 5th semester course of 2nd MBBS at B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India were asked to fill a self administered, predesigned, multiple choice questionnaire during the year 2012. Multiple-choice questions were asked to assess the views of medical students regarding torture. The survey was consisted of the questions relating to the knowledge & attitude of medical students on torture. Total of 200 students were provided with the proforma of questionnaire. Majority of the students were aware of term torture in broad sense. Though many students are not against custodial violence, they have positive attitude in learning and inclusion of torture medicine in their medical curriculum.

Keywords: Attitude; Human rights; Knowledge; Torture

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Article Details

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  1. Department of Forensic Medicine, B.J. Medical College, Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

Corresponding author: Jagdeep Jadav · jagdeepjadav@gmail.com

Received15 January 2013
Revised16 February 2013
Accepted15 May 2013
Available Online5 June 2013

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Document codeR3 · Review
JournalForensic Science Seminar
ISSN2157-118X
Volume / Issue3 / 2
Pages93–94
Publication date5 June 2013
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