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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward chemotherapy resistance among oncologists: a multinational cross-sectional study

  • By

  • Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan

  • Ali Haider Mohammed

  • Khalis Mohamed

  • Vladimir Yu. Startsev

  • Chema Drira

  • Omar Hamdy

  • Miada Mohamed Fahmi Elmetwaly

  • Said Nabil

  • Shamma Alshehhi

  • Gamil Othman

  • Hamoud H. Y. Al-Hussaini

  • Ahmed Zuhair Abdulhameed Alsammarraie

  • Arooj Abid

  • Nada M. Kassem

  • Sami El Khatib

  • Souheil Hallit

  • Diana Malaeb

  • Hassan Hosseini

  • June 5, 2026

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Objective:

To assess oncologists’ knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding chemotherapy resistance across multiple countries, highlighting gaps in understanding.

Key Findings:
  • 3,779 oncologists participated, with a mean age of 36.92 years; 53.1% were female. The largest proportion of participants was from Iraq (21.4%).
  • Most participants were medical oncologists (50.0%), followed by clinical oncologists (23.4%) and radiation oncologists (18.8%).
  • Oncologists aged ≥56 years had lower odds of good knowledge (OR = 0.76).
  • Female participants had higher odds of good knowledge (OR = 1.22) and positive attitudes (OR = 1.20).
  • Post-doctorate holders had greater odds of good knowledge (OR = 1.57) and positive attitudes (OR = 1.50).
  • Longer professional experience and previous exposure to chemotherapy resistance cases were associated with better knowledge and attitudes.
Interpretation:

The findings highlight important gaps in oncologists’ knowledge and practices regarding chemotherapy resistance.

Limitations:
  • The study may not fully represent all oncologists globally due to the selection of specific countries, including Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt, Yemen, the United Arab Emirates, Russia, Pakistan, Iraq, and China.
  • Responses may be influenced by self-reporting bias.
Conclusion:

Targeted educational programs and continuous professional development, particularly in underrepresented regions, may help strengthen clinical preparedness and improve chemotherapy resistance management.

Original Source(s)

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward chemotherapy resistance among oncologists: a multinational cross-sectional study

  • by Bassam Abdul Rasool Hassan, Ali Haider Mohammed, Khalis Mohamed, Vladimir Yu. Startsev, Chema Drira, Omar Hamdy, Miada Mohamed Fahmi Elmetwaly, Said Nabil, Shamma Alshehhi, Gamil Othman, Hamoud H. Y. Al-Hussaini, Ahmed Zuhair Abdulhameed Alsammarraie, Arooj Abid, Nada M. Kassem, Sami El Khatib, Souheil Hallit, Diana Malaeb, Hassan Hosseini

  • June 5, 2026

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