Table 1. Socio-demographic characteristics of the participants (n = 118).
| Socio-demographic characteristics | No | % |
|---|---|---|
| Age (mean ±SD) | 34.19 | 5.99 |
| Age groups | ||
| ≤35 years | 84 | 71.19 |
| > 35 years | 34 | 28.81 |
| Sex | ||
| Female | 54 | 45.76 |
| Male | 64 | 54.24 |
| Residence | ||
| Great Cairo | 80 | 67.79 |
| Alexandria | 10 | 8.47 |
| Delta | 12 | 10.16 |
| Canal | 8 | 6.79 |
| Upper Egypt | 8 | 6.79 |
| Workplace | ||
| Great Cairo | 85 | 72.04 |
| Alexandria | 5 | 4.24 |
| Delta | 12 | 10.16 |
| Canal | 3 | 2.54 |
| Upper Egypt | 13 | 11.02 |
| Specialty | ||
| Clinical oncology | 66 | 55.93 |
| Medical oncology | 22 | 18.64 |
| Radiation oncology | 8 | 6.78 |
| Surgical oncology | 22 | 18.64 |
| Years of experience (mean ± SD) | 8.41 | 5.85 |
| Highest medical degree | ||
| PhD/MD | 34 | 28.81 |
| MSc | 54 | 45.76 |
| Diploma | 4 | 3.39 |
| MBBCh | 20 | 16.95 |
| Others | 6 | 5.08 |
| Current job title | ||
| Consultant | 29 | 24.58 |
| Specialist | 66 | 55.93 |
| Resident | 23 | 19.49 |
| Medical facility | ||
| University Hospital | 57 | 48.31 |
| Ministry of Health Hospital | 24 | 20.34 |
| Military/Police Hospital | 15 | 12.71 |
| Private Hospital/Clinic | 14 | 11.86 |
| Others | 8 | 6.78 |
Abbreviations: Ph.D./MD: Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctor of Medicine, MSc: Master of Science, MBBCh: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery