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    Assessment of Knowledge and Attitude Towards The Management of Differentiated Thyroid Cancer and The Utilization of Radioactive Iodine Among Physicians in Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
    (Addis Ababa University, 2025-03-22) Bekalu Awoke; Bethelhem Worku; Masresha Ahmed
    Background: The most common type of thyroid cancer is differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC), which has a generally excellent prognosis when properly managed. The usual treatment method involves thyroidectomy followed by radioactive iodine (RAI). Among other factors, physician attitude and knowledge affect the outcomes of these treatments. Objective: To assess physicians’ knowledge and attitude regarding the management of differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) and the utilization of radioactive iodine (RAI) at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Method: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted among physicians in the department of General Surgery, Oncology, Nuclear Medicine, and Endocrinology at Tikur Anbessa Specialized Hospital. Data was gathered using semi-structured questionnaires. SPSS version 27 was used to enter and analyze the data. Binary logistic regressions were used for both bivariate and multivariate analysis. Results: One hundred and thirty-seven questionnaires were collected and assessed. The age range of participants was 26-45. The mean age was 31.26 (±3.51). Among respondents 72, (52.6%) were females. Among participants, 104 (75.9%) had training on DTC management and utilization of radioactive iodine. The majority of respondents, 113 (82.5%) were from the General Surgery department. 66 (48.2%) of respondents have sufficient knowledge towards the management of differentiated thyroid cancer, radioactive iodine utilization. whereas, 75 (54.7%) of them has a positive attitude towards the management of differentiated thyroid cancer, and utilization of radioactive iodine. Significant associations between knowledge and age, work experience, training, surgery, and oncology departments were observed. Attitude level is also affected by the experience and knowledge of respondents. viii Conclusion and recommendations: Despite a good attitude, this study showed poor knowledge in participants towards the management of differentiated thyroid cancer and utilization of radioactive iodine. Therefore, this study recommends awareness creation and health professionals training through seminars, and lectures to raise their knowledge towards the management of differentiated thyroid cancer and utilization of radioactive iodine.