The Peoples’ Perception ofthe Health Effects of Human Exposure to Ionizing Radiation from Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Journal Title: International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention - Year 2018, Vol 7, Issue 5
Abstract
This study was carried out to examine the peoples’ perception of the health effect of human exposure to ionizing radiation from diagnostic medical imaging in some selected hospitals and diagnostic centers in Ibadan and Ibarapa areas of Oyo State, Nigeria. The survey research method was adopted for this study. Data were collected from medical professionals (i.e. Medical Doctors, Radiologists, and radiographers) and the patients that have been exposed to radiation from Medical Diagnostic Imaging with the aid of well-structured questionnaires. A total number of two hundred (200) questionnaires were distributed but only one hundred and ninety seven (197) were returned and these later formed the basis of data analysis which were classified and tabulated with percentages. The result revealed that medical Diagnostic imaging is highly essential in diagnostic and treatment of ailment as it creates visual representation of the interior of the body. However, patients are not aware of the effects of these radiations that exposure to ionizing radiation can result to cancer. On the basis of these findings, among others, it was recommended that pregnant women should avoid CT scan at the early stage because radiation damages the cell by damaging DNA molecules. Moreover, Ultrasounds, MRI are useful alternatives to CTs, X-rays and Nuclear Medicine, (Kwan Hoong 2003).
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Akintunde Z. T. , Olawoore T. O. , Tairu H. M. , Atilola O. S.
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