Assessment of Radiation Protection Procedures Among Radiographers in Radiology Departments in Tobruk City.
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Radiation Protection,, Radiographers,, Radiology Department,, Tobruk.Abstract
The aim of the study is to assess the application of radiation protection among radiographers at radiology departments in Tobruk hospitals. A cross-sectional survey was conducted in general and private Tobruk hospitals, 30 radiographers who have been working in radiology departments enrolled in a syndicate of radiographers have participated in this study. Frequency distributions and cross-tabulations were used in the analysis. The results showed that the majority of the radiographers,16 (51.61%) aged between 31-40 years, and A 27(87.09%), had bachelor's degrees in medical imaging progarmme. Only 8 (25.80%) underwent a primary examination. 28 (90.32%) answered that there is no radiation protection specialist. 30 (96.77%) do not have a personal dosimeter to monitor their level of radiation exposure. 23 (74.20%) and 26 (87%) answered that calibration of the x-ray machine and radiation survey of the workplace have not been regularly done, respectively. 23 (74.19%) never experienced any practice programme for radiation protection. Most of the radiographers stand usually behind a protective barrier. There is a strong need to reinforce radiation safety rules that should include personal dosimeter monitoring, medical surveillance, and medical intervention. It is suggested that worker education be increased, and short courses such as dosimetry and radiation protection performance are implemented.
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