Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of Ghana
Objective: To assess the radiation protection practices and knowledge among radiographers in the central region of Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among practicing radiographers in three selected hospitals. The study was carried out from January to October 2021. A self-admini...
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| author | Emmanuel Fiagbedzi Philip Nii Gorleku Savanna Nyarko Adomako Asare Gideon Ackah Ndede |
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| description | Objective: To assess the radiation protection practices and knowledge among radiographers in the central region of Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among practicing radiographers in three selected hospitals. The study was carried out from January to October 2021. A self-administered questionnaire comprising three sections was given out to 20 participants to answer. Data were analyzed statistically using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 and logistic regression analysis. Results: The study revealed that over ninety percent of the radiographers had dosimeters but only 25% wear them always. Adherence to radiation protection measures and practices was found to be generally fairly satisfactory, but was high in the age group 35–45. However, Knowledge of radiation protection practices amongst the radiographers was generally high. Working experience of fewer than 5 years (P = 0.035) gave a high odds ratio (OR) and was of a significant value in determining the radiation training and courses undertaken by these radiographers. Conclusions: The adherence to radiation protection practices was fairly satisfactory, and the knowledge of radiation protection practices was generally high, but that is not enough. There is more room for improvement to ensure knowledge is put into practice to enhance proper safety measures, ensure effective work, and overall reduce the negative effects of ionizing radiation. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-d87478dd571a48e2ba3e274b80759bfd2023-08-02T05:27:28ZengElsevierRadiation Medicine and Protection2666-55572022-09-0133146151Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of GhanaEmmanuel Fiagbedzi0Philip Nii Gorleku1Savanna Nyarko2Adomako Asare3Gideon Ackah Ndede4Corresponding author.; Department of Medical Imaging Technology and Sonography, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaDepartment of Medical Imaging Technology and Sonography, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaDepartment of Medical Imaging Technology and Sonography, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaDepartment of Medical Imaging Technology and Sonography, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaDepartment of Medical Imaging Technology and Sonography, College of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Cape Coast, Cape Coast, GhanaObjective: To assess the radiation protection practices and knowledge among radiographers in the central region of Ghana. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out among practicing radiographers in three selected hospitals. The study was carried out from January to October 2021. A self-administered questionnaire comprising three sections was given out to 20 participants to answer. Data were analyzed statistically using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 25.0 and logistic regression analysis. Results: The study revealed that over ninety percent of the radiographers had dosimeters but only 25% wear them always. Adherence to radiation protection measures and practices was found to be generally fairly satisfactory, but was high in the age group 35–45. However, Knowledge of radiation protection practices amongst the radiographers was generally high. Working experience of fewer than 5 years (P = 0.035) gave a high odds ratio (OR) and was of a significant value in determining the radiation training and courses undertaken by these radiographers. Conclusions: The adherence to radiation protection practices was fairly satisfactory, and the knowledge of radiation protection practices was generally high, but that is not enough. There is more room for improvement to ensure knowledge is put into practice to enhance proper safety measures, ensure effective work, and overall reduce the negative effects of ionizing radiation.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666555722000399RadiographerRadiation protectionPracticesIonizing radiations |
| spellingShingle | Emmanuel Fiagbedzi Philip Nii Gorleku Savanna Nyarko Adomako Asare Gideon Ackah Ndede Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of Ghana Radiation Medicine and Protection Radiographer Radiation protection Practices Ionizing radiations |
| title | Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of Ghana |
| title_full | Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of Ghana |
| title_fullStr | Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of Ghana |
| title_full_unstemmed | Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of Ghana |
| title_short | Assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of Ghana |
| title_sort | assessment of radiation protection knowledge and practices among radiographers in the central region of ghana |
| topic | Radiographer Radiation protection Practices Ionizing radiations |
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