Fatemeh Shabani1,2, Hadi Hasanzadeh3,2, Alireza Emadi4, Majid Mirmohammadkhani5, Ahmad Bitarafan-Rajabi6, Ali Abedelahi7, Mitra Bokharaeian1,2, Hamed Masoumi1,2, Danial Seifi1,2, Tahereh Khani1,2, Mohamad Sanchooli1,2, Shima Moshfegh1,2, Abbas Ziari5. 1. Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. 2. Department of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. 3. Cancer Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. 4. Deputy of Research and Technology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. 5. Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran. 6. Echocardiography Research Center, Rajaie Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center, Tehran, Iran. 7. Department of Anatomical Sciences, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran.
Abstract
OBJECTIVES: Due to increasing cardiac disease and its mortality rate, the frequency of cardiac imaging has grown and, as a result, interventional cardiologists potentially receive high radiation doses in cardiac examinations. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) level of radiation protection (RP) among interventional radiology staff in Iranian health care centers across the country. METHODS: We used a validated questionnaire survey consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions to perform a cross-sectional study. Participants were healthcare personnel working professionally with radiation at different levels (i.e., secretary, radiology technologists, nurse, and physician). The questionnaire was divided into three sections to assess KAP regarding RP. RESULTS: Significant differences exist in RP KAP mean scores based on educational age (p < 0.050). There was no significant difference in RP KAP mean scores when looking at sex, practice age, and hospital type (p > 0.050). We found a significant difference between RP KAP mean scores and different regions (p < 0.050). CONCLUSIONS: Educational and practice age, sex, type of hospital, and geographical region affect he KAP of interventional radiology staff regarding RP. Since many of the subjective radiation harms for both medical team and patients, this can be easily controlled and prevented; a checkup for personnel of interventional radiology departments, considering samples from different parts of the country with different levels of education, continuous training, and practical courses may help map the status of KAP. The results of this study may also help authorized health physics officers design strategic plans to enhance the quality of such services in radiation departments.
OBJECTIVES: Due to increasing cardiac disease and its mortality rate, the frequency of cardiac imaging has grown and, as a result, interventional cardiologists potentially receive high radiation doses in cardiac examinations. This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) level of radiation protection (RP) among interventional radiology staff in Iranian health care centers across the country. METHODS: We used a validated questionnaire survey consisting of 30 multiple-choice questions to perform a cross-sectional study. Participants were healthcare personnel working professionally with radiation at different levels (i.e., secretary, radiology technologists, nurse, and physician). The questionnaire was divided into three sections to assess KAP regarding RP. RESULTS: Significant differences exist in RP KAP mean scores based on educational age (p < 0.050). There was no significant difference in RP KAP mean scores when looking at sex, practice age, and hospital type (p > 0.050). We found a significant difference between RP KAP mean scores and different regions (p < 0.050). CONCLUSIONS: Educational and practice age, sex, type of hospital, and geographical region affect he KAP of interventional radiology staff regarding RP. Since many of the subjective radiation harms for both medical team and patients, this can be easily controlled and prevented; a checkup for personnel of interventional radiology departments, considering samples from different parts of the country with different levels of education, continuous training, and practical courses may help map the status of KAP. The results of this study may also help authorized health physics officers design strategic plans to enhance the quality of such services in radiation departments.
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