Radiation protection adherence and associated factors among radiology personnel

Abstract

Abstract The aim of the study was to investigate radiation protection adherence among radiology personnel and associated factors. In light of the increasing integration of ionizing radiation in medical diagnostics and treatment—specifically in areas such as computed tomography, fluoroscopy, and therapeutic radiology—it is vital for radiology personnel to consistently uphold rigorous radiation protection standards. This cross-sectional study employed a self-administered questionnaire to collect demographic data and assess various aspects of radiation protection adherence among radiology personnel. The gathered data were entered into SPSS 16 for statistical analysis. Among the 119 participants, 72 (60.5%) worked in the radiology department, and 88 (77.9%) were married. Significant associations were observed between adherence levels and marital status, age groups, years of experience, and department type. Study findings showed a significant association between several demographic factors and radiation protection adherence. Furthermore, our results highlight the value of implementing radiation protection courses to enhance adherence among personnel.