Knowledge, perceptions, and utilization of the casablanca cancer registry among health stakeholders in Morocco: An online survey.

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BACKGROUND: Population-based cancer registries are essential tools for cancer surveillance and evidence-informed cancer control. However, limited evidence exists regarding how registry-generated information is recognized and used by health stakeholders in Morocco. This study assessed awareness, perceptions, and utilization of the Casablanca Cancer Registry (CCR) and explored factors associated with awareness and use of registry outputs.METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among health stakeholders involved in cancer control in Morocco using convenience sampling. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire assessing awareness, utilization, and perceptions of the CCR. Descriptive statistics summarized participant responses, and exploratory bivariate analyses using Pearson's chi-square tests examined associations between outcomes and selected sociodemographic and professional variables. Statistical significance was set at p