Comparison of awareness of radiation protection, dose levels, and complications of radiation exposure in imaging procedures between radiology residents/undergraduate students and radiology staff: A cross-sectional study

Abstract

Introduction: Radiographic tools are one of the most instruments in hospitals. The ionizing radiation process occurs in radiographic instruments. The ionizing radiation causes side effects in the users. Lack of knowledge of staff and students radiology regarding radiation risks, protection, and dose levels in medical imaging procedures causes complications in them. Therefore, this study was conducted to compare the awareness of radiology staff and students regarding radiation risks, protection, and dose levels in medical imaging procedures.