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September 10, 2025Journal of Nature and Science of MedicineOpen Access

The Awareness and Perceptions of Radiotherapy and Their Impact on the Usage of Radiotherapy in Saudi Arabia

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AAAbdullah AlswilemMAMohammad M AlmotiriKAKhalid M Alkhalifah

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Overview

Cross-sectional analysis reveals low awareness and negative perceptions of radiotherapy, indicating a need for improved education.

Key Points

  • Low awareness of radiotherapy is prevalent, with only 2% of participants demonstrating high awareness levels.
  • Negative perceptions of radiotherapy were reported by 88.3% of participants, impacting its utilization significantly.
  • The study employed a cross-sectional method to assess public understanding and perceptions of radiotherapy.
  • Enhancing public awareness and perceptions of radiotherapy is critical for improving its acceptance and usage.

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Alswilem et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23f1fb210217d64795663https://doi.org/10.4103/jnsm.jnsm_111_24
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