ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MEDICAL PHYSICS AND HEAVY PARTICLE THERAPY AMONG YOUTH IN NORTH MACEDONIA

BEXHETI, Redona and KNEZHEVIKJ, Sara and FEJZULLAHI IZAIRI, Mimoza (2025) ASSESSMENT OF AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF MEDICAL PHYSICS AND HEAVY PARTICLE THERAPY AMONG YOUTH IN NORTH MACEDONIA. Journal of Natural Sciences and Mathematics of UT, 10 (19-20). pp. 471-481. ISSN 2671-3039

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Abstract

This study examines the awareness and understanding of medical physics and heavy particle therapy among young people aged 15 to 30 in North Macedonia. Medical physics plays a vital role in modern healthcare, particularly in diagnostic imaging and advanced cancer treatments such as proton and carbon ion therapy. Despite its growing global significance, public awareness of this field remains limited, especially in developing countries. To address this knowledge gap, a structured survey was conducted with approximately 503 respondents from diverse regions. The results revealed a significant deficiency of awareness and limited formal education on medical physics. However, the study also highlighted a strong interest in learning more about these topics, indicating potential for educational development. The paper concludes with practical recommendations to incorporate medical physics into the national curriculum and enhance public understanding of modern medical technologies.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Medical Physics, Heavy Particle Therapy, Youth Awareness, Science Education, North Macedonia
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General)
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics
Depositing User:	Unnamed user with email zshi@unite.edu.mk
Date Deposited:	28 Dec 2025 19:27
Last Modified:	28 Dec 2025 19:27
URI:	http://eprints.unite.edu.mk/id/eprint/2344

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