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November 1, 2025JCO Global OncologyOpen Access

Barriers to Cancer Research in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: Findings From the Arab Region and Beyond

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Cross-sectional survey reveals inadequate funding and training impair cancer research in LMICs, indicating a need for government support.

This research aims to identify barriers to cancer research in low- and middle-income countries, particularly within the Arab region.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey of cancer research professionals in Jordan and neighboring LMICs.
Utilized a web-based REDCap questionnaire covering various aspects of cancer research experience.
Survey participants were recruited through institutional emails, social media, and snowball sampling.
Among 206 respondents, 77.9% found their training programs inadequate.
Only 38.3% had full laboratory access; 56.0% had full journal access.
Most respondents reported inadequate government support, with only 9.6% rating it as excellent.

Al-Omari et al. (2025) studied this question.

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