Assessment of Knowledge and Awareness of Cancer Immunotherapy among Patients and Healthcare Workers in Tripoli, Libya: A Descriptive Epidemiological Study

Abstract

This research aims to assess the knowledge and awareness of patients and the medical community in Tripoli-Libya about cancer immunotherapy, in addition to studying the availability of modern drugs and the challenges of their use. The questionnaire included 20 participants from different age groups and gender, and the questions focused on general knowledge of immunotherapies, drug availability, side effects of treatments, and patients' willingness to participate in clinical trials.

The findings suggest a moderate awareness of immunotherapies, with a clear recognition of the need for the medical community to enhance training and scientific research, and to improve the availability of modern drugs.