Knowledge of Radiology Technicians Regarding Radiation Health Hazards and Radiation Safety Measures in Ain-Shams University Hospitals

Document Type : Original Article

Abstract

Background: Radiation exposure in hospitals accounts for the largest number of workers
occupationally exposed to radiation, hence radiation safety practice in medicine is
mandatory. Objective:The study aim was to measure the knowledge of radiology
technicians regarding radiation health hazards and radiation safety in Ain-Shams
university hospitals in Egypt. Methodology:61 radiology technicians participated in the
study, technicians were recruited from Ain-Shams university
hospitals.Results:Technicians’ radiation knowledge score was10.53 ± 3.8. No association
was found between technicians’ age, gender, duration of experience in radiology,
attending radiation safety courses or workplace and the radiation knowledge score.
Conclusion and Recommendations: It is recommended to provide radiation safety
courses.

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The Egyptian Journal of Community Medicine
Volume 36, Issue 1
January 2018
Pages 131-140

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