Knowledge, attitude and practice of nuclear medicine staff towards radiation protection

Authors

  • Ahmad Bitarafan-Rajabi Echocardiography Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran|Cardiovascular Intervention Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
  • Alireza Emadi Deputy of Research and Technology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Athar Ehtiati Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran|Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Fatemeh Shabani Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran|Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Hadi Hasanzadeh Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran|Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Hamed Masoumi Department of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
  • Mitra Bokharaeian Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran|Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Mohamad Pursamimi Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran|Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Shima Amin Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Shima Moshfegh Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
  • Tahereh Khani Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran|Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
Abstract:

Introduction: Ionizing radiation in medical imaging is one of the dominant sources of exposure, and correct knowledge of radiation protection, affects staff safety behaviors during procedures. This study aimed to assess the radiation protection Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) amongst nuclear medicine centers' staff in Iran. Methods: To evaluate the level of radiation protection KAP, a validated questionnaire was distributed between 243 participants considering demographic characteristics in different geographical regions in Iran from 2014 to 2015. Results:There were statistically significant differences in the level of nuclear medicine staff KAP radiation protection with gender (p<0.05), practice age KAP level and radiation protection (p<0.05) among nuclear medicine staff with different working regions and healthcare market. There is no significant connection between educational age and KAP level of radiation protection of nuclear medicine department staff (p>0.05). Conclusion: Our findings have shown that radiation protection KAP level of nuclear medicine staff was inadequate in some regions. This might be due to the lack of continuous training and absence of adequate safety knowledge about ionizing radiation. It seems that awareness about radiation protection rules and regulations, along with continuous training and preparations has a direct effect on radiation practice leading to enhanced KAP of staff in nuclear medicine centers.

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volume 27  issue 1

pages  39- 46

publication date 2019-01-01

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