Gender differences in responses towards anti-smoking messages and policy implementation among future doctors in Malaysia.

Background: Medical students' views may provide some direction for future policy considerations.

Aim: The aim of this study was to assess gender differences in future doctors' receptiveness to currently implemented anti-smoking messages and the effectiveness of those messages.

Materials And Methods: We administered a questionnaire to all students at a medical university in Malaysia, asking how frequently they noted anti- smoking policies, anti-smoking campaigns, and anti-smoking messages in schools.