APPRAISAL OF THE RADIATION SAFETY PRACTICES IN JAMMU AMONG RADIOGRAPHERS IN JAMMU.
Journal Title: IJSR-International Journal Of Scientific Research - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and implementation of the radiation protection practices among radiographers in Jammu Materials and Methods: The study was a prospective cross sectional survey. Convenience sampling technique was used to select radiographers who work in Department of radio diagnosis and imaging of SMGS JAMMU AND GMC JAMMU, conducted during the period from August - October 2016, through self administered questionnaires. Results: Average score on assessment of knowledge was 78.42%, and implementation of those practices was 56.5%. Conclusion: Radiographers in the hospitals demonstrated a good knowledge of hazards associated with the use of ionising radiation and also of protection mechanisms , however, protection practices were found to be average.
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Dara Singh, Roshika Jamwal, Mamta Parihar
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