Radiation safety compliance awareness among healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation

In recent years, there has been a marked growth in the use of ionizing radiation in medical imaging for both diagnosis and therapy, which in turn has led to increased radiation exposure among healthcare workers. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of safety compliance awareness among h...

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Published in:BMC nursing 2024-03, Vol.23 (1), p.208-208, Article 208
Main Authors: Allam, Shaimaa Mohamed Elghareeb, Algany, Mohamed Mustafa Abd, Khider, Yasmin Ibrahim Abdelkader
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Compliance
CT imaging
Drug dosages
Healthcare workers
Ionizing radiation
Knowledge
Mammography
Measuring instruments
Medical imaging equipment
Medical personnel
Nuclear medicine
Personal protective equipment
Questionnaires
Radiation
Radiation safety compliance awareness
Safety regulations
Social media
Social networks
Sociodemographics
Training
Validity
X-rays
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Summary:In recent years, there has been a marked growth in the use of ionizing radiation in medical imaging for both diagnosis and therapy, which in turn has led to increased radiation exposure among healthcare workers. The purpose of this study was to assess the level of safety compliance awareness among healthcare workers exposed to ionizing radiation. A descriptive cross-sectional design was used for this investigation. This study was conducted online, using social media sites such as WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook. A purposive sample of 384 Egyptian healthcare workers was enrolled in the current study. TOOL: A safety compliance awareness questionnaire was used in this study to collect pertinent data. The result of this study showed that 65.4% and 64.1% of the studied sample chose the correct answers that mammography and CT scans involve the use of x-rays. However, 64.3% and 67.2% of the studied sample chose the wrong answers, saying that MRI and Ultrasound involve the use of X-rays. Moreover, 47.14%, 43.5%, and 57% of the studied sample never used a dosimeter, did not follow dosimeter controls, and did not wear a lead collar. Most of the healthcare workers studied had poor knowledge about radiation exposure safety. Moreover, most of the healthcare workers in the current study demonstrated inadequate practice compliance concerning radiation protection procedures. Should encourage hospital training programs to include radiation safety topics in their training plans for healthcare workers.
ISSN:1472-6955
1472-6955
DOI:10.1186/s12912-024-01858-4