Dr. Runak Taher Ali1, Dr. Safaa M. Hameed2, Qasim Ahmad Ali3
Abstract
Background: Medical x-ray exposures have the largest man made source of population exposure to ionizing radiation in
different countries. Recent developments in medical imaging have led to rapid increases in a number of high dose x-ray
examinations performed with significant consequences for individual patient doses and for collective dose to the population
as a whole. Although the quantity is low in diagnostic examinations, special attention should be given to this fact in order to
minimize unnecessary exposure for patients.
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the level of radiation safety awareness among patients.
Methods & Materials: The study was carried out by using questionnaires tailored to the patients at selected hospitals
administrated to 260 patients. 239 (91.9%) were responded. The data was analyzed using SSPS 17 package.
Results: Equally proportion of female 111(46.4%) and male 128 (53.6%) was found. Of these 84(35.1%) of patients done
X-Ray without asking physician, while 142 (59.4%) of patients known that radiation causing damage. Large majority of
patients 187 (78.2%) wish knowing about radiation advantage. A few patients 78 (32.6%) knowing radiation warning sign
and more than 146 (61.1%) patients repeated X-Ray more than once.
Conclusions: The study shows lesser awareness about ionizing radiation. There is need for educations of the public on
radiation safety and to allay their fears about radiation. Determine the level of radiation safety awareness among patients.
Publication Date
10/10/2014
Publisher
International Journal of Enhanced Research in Science Technology & Engineering
قاسم احمد علي | Qasim Ahmed Ali | 1277