Knowledge, attitudes, and barriers regarding health promotion of ovarian cancer among community pharmacists in Jordan

<b>Background</b> Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological cancer in women, which is characterized by nonspecific symptoms that delays its diagnosis until advanced stages, thus it has been called the silent killer disease. Since community pharmacists are easily accessible healthcare providers, and because of their roles in health promotion activities and disease prevention services; this study was conducted to better understand their knowledge, attitudes, and challenges toward ovarian cancer health promotion. An internet-based self-administrated questionnaire was distributed to community pharmacists in Jordan (n = 194) with a response rate of 53.9% through an online platform. About 75.2% of the community pharmacists had insufficient knowledge score of ovarian cancer and 58.2% had a higher-positive attitude. There was a significant association between the community pharmacist knowledge score and the work status or the education level (p &lt; 0.05). The perceived lack of pharmacist’ s knowledge and the absence of a private area in pharmacies for confidential conversations represent the major barriers (72.1% and 69.6%, respectively). Despite limited knowledge about the symptoms and risk factors of ovarian cancer, as well as barriers hindering the full realization of community pharmacists’ roles, they demonstrated a positive attitude toward educating patients about ovarian cancer health. It is encouraged that future research in Jordan evaluate patients and community pharmacists’ perspectives and knowledge regarding the promotion of ovarian cancer. This could close knowledge gaps from various healthcare providers and patients overall, as well as dispel current misconceptions regarding the promotion of ovarian cancer health problems. Moreover, to enhance community pharmacists’ engagement in ovarian cancer education, provide targeted training, resources like symptom checklists, and confidential consultation spaces in pharmacies. Strengthen their collaboration with healthcare networks through referral pathways and incentivize participation in awareness campaigns and specialized certification programs. Ovarian cancer is a deadly disease that is hard to detect early because the signs are not clear. This study asked 194 pharmacists in Jordan what they knew about it and how they could help raise awareness. Most pharmacists (75.2%) did not know enough about the disease, but more than half (58.2%) had a positive attitude toward helping raise awareness. Those with more education or different job roles knew more. The main problems were not knowing enough and not having a private space to talk to people. This shows that pharmacists need better training to help find the disease earlier. Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological cancer, often diagnosed late due to nonspecific symptoms.This study examines community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and challenges in promoting ovarian cancer awareness, reflecting their role in health promotion and disease prevention.A self-administered online questionnaire was completed by 194 community pharmacists in Jordan (53.9% response rate) between February and December 2023, covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to ovarian cancer.Descriptive statistics summarized responses, while Chi-squared tests and Cramer’s V assessed associations and their strength among key variables.About 75.2% of the pharmacists had insufficient knowledge score of ovarian cancer and 58.2% had high positive attitude. Lack of pharmacists’ knowledge about ovarian cancer was the major barrier to pharmacists.There was a significant association between the community pharmacist knowledge and the work status or the education level (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).Despite knowledge gaps and practical barriers, community pharmacists showed a positive attitude toward educating patients about ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer is the most lethal gynecological cancer, often diagnosed late due to nonspecific symptoms. This study examines community pharmacists’ knowledge, attitudes, and challenges in promoting ovarian cancer awareness, reflecting their role in health promotion and disease prevention. A self-administered online questionnaire was completed by 194 community pharmacists in Jordan (53.9% response rate) between February and December 2023, covering demographics, knowledge, attitudes, and barriers related to ovarian cancer. Descriptive statistics summarized responses, while Chi-squared tests and Cramer’s V assessed associations and their strength among key variables. About 75.2% of the pharmacists had insufficient knowledge score of ovarian cancer and 58.2% had high positive attitude. Lack of pharmacists’ knowledge about ovarian cancer was the major barrier to pharmacists. There was a significant association between the community pharmacist knowledge and the work status or the education level (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Despite knowledge gaps and practical barriers, community pharmacists showed a positive attitude toward educating patients about ovarian cancer.