Awareness and knowledge of radiation in common radiological investigation and associated risks among medical students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

Alturki, Sultan T; Albusair, Malek Khalid; Aljalajel, Khalid M; Alshahrani, Abdulelah S; Albadrani, Mohammed S; Alhuwaymil, Arwa A.; Almotairy, Abdulrahim S

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“…A study conducted on 518 medical students in Saudi Arabia found that approximately 60% of participants did not know the radiation dose of a common imaging method such as a chest X-ray. Almost half of the students (49.6%) had no idea that a radiological examination, such as an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan, may be associated with the risk of fatal cancer when performed more than once (Alturki et al 2020). A study conducted in Norway showed that medical students' knowledge about radiation protection and its dangers is very poor (Kada 2017).…”

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Radiation and Radiation Protection Awareness among Medical Imaging Program Students

Nişancı,

Çakına

2024

IJMRA

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With the technological developments in the field of health, the use of radiation in medicine is increasing day by day. The radiation awareness of healthcare personnel working in radiation is also very important in terms of both their own protection and the protection of patients from radiation. The aim of this study is to reveal the level of knowledge about radiation and radiation protection of students from Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Vocational School of Health Services, which provides Medical Imaging and Radiology education in Çanakkale province, who are doing practice/internship/skill training in diagnostic radiology units of hospitals and whether this awareness differs according to various individual and demographic characteristics. For this purpose, a questionnaire including both demographic characteristics and the scale was applied to 189 university students to obtain the data set. For the statement "I have knowledge about X-rays", 3.2% of the 1st grade students strongly disagreed, 8.4% were undecided, 69.5% agreed, 4.2% disagreed and 14.7% strongly agreed, while 1.1% of the 2nd grade students strongly disagreed, 2.1% were undecided, 75.5% agreed and 20.1% strongly agreed (p=0.04). In general, no difference was found between the 1st and 2nd grades when the level of knowledge about radiation and radiation protection was evaluated. In order to reinforce the topics related to radiation, it would be useful to repeat the topics frequently in the courses and to prepare current presentations by experts in the field and to present them as seminars within the scope of in-service training for both students and Radiology Technicians professionally.

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Radiation and Radiation Protection Awareness among Medical Imaging Program Students

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Çakına

2024

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“…In a study conducted on 518 medical students in Saudi Arabia, about 60% of the participants did not know the radiation dose of a common imaging modality like a chest X-ray. Almost half of the students (49.6%) have no idea that a radiological investigation, for example, an abdominal computed tomography (CT) scan, when done multiple times, can be associated with a risk of fatal cancer [ 13 ]. Considering the lack of awareness mentioned in the previous studies, this study was planned to compare the awareness of radiation hazards and knowledge about radiation protection among medical students at Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia, with and without prior teaching.…”

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Awareness of Radiation Hazards and Knowledge About Radiation Protection Among Medical Students at the Northern Border University, Arar

Shafiq,

Mehmood

2024

Cureus

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Studies have shown that medical students and doctors are not well equipped with knowledge of radiation hazards and their protection. This lack of knowledge may cause harm to patients and healthcare professionals. Objectives To compare the awareness of radiation hazards and knowledge about radiation protection among medical students at Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia, with and without prior teaching. Methods and materials This cross-sectional study was carried out among medical students from clinical years at Northern Border University, Arar, Saudi Arabia, from May 1st, 2023, to June 30th, 2023. Their consents were taken. Then they were randomly sorted into two groups. One group was given a radiation safety short course, and then they answered a questionnaire. The other group filled out the questionnaire without prior instruction, and analysis was done. The outcome of this study was quantified based on the score calculated after participants filled out the questionnaire. Results The mean score of students who didn’t attend the radiology course was 3.38±1.8, while the score of students who attended the radiology course was 7.87±1.4 (p<0.001). Radiology course attendance showed a significant association with knowledge and awareness scores. Conclusions The average knowledge of medical students regarding radiation protection and hazards is quite poor. This lack of understanding could potentially lead to increased risks for both patients and healthcare professionals. The knowledge about radiation hazards and protection is increased in students who attended a short radiology course. We recommend implementing comprehensive educational programs that focus on radiation hazards and protection for medical students.

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Artificial intelligence-based fuzzy logic systems for predicting radiation protection awareness levels among university population

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Al-Mohammed

Lashin

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Radiation Physics and Chemistry

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Awareness and knowledge of radiation in common radiological investigation and associated risks among medical students in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study

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Radiation and Radiation Protection Awareness among Medical Imaging Program Students

Radiation and Radiation Protection Awareness among Medical Imaging Program Students

Awareness of Radiation Hazards and Knowledge About Radiation Protection Among Medical Students at the Northern Border University, Arar

Artificial intelligence-based fuzzy logic systems for predicting radiation protection awareness levels among university population

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