Abstract
Aim: To explore the knowledge and attitude among oncology patients toward proton radiotherapy. Materials & methods: This cross-sectional study was performed using self-designed questionnaire. Results: Based on 546 valid questionnaires, mean knowledge and attitude scores of 3.4±3.6 (range: 0-12) and 31.1±3.5 (range: 10-50) were observed. Multivariate analysis demonstrated that higher education (p=0.021), higher monthly income (p=0.005), and proton radiotherapy history (p<0.001) were independently associated with higher knowledge scores. Higher knowledge (p=0.020), older age (p=0.030), not smoking (p=0.032) andmedication use (p=0.035) were independently associated with higher attitude scores. Conclusion: Oncology patients have insufficient knowledge and negative attitude toward proton radiotherapy, which might be affected by their age, education, income, proton radiotherapy history, employment, smoking and medication use.
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