Evaluation of Radiographers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Performance Regarding Gonadal Shielding in Diagnostic Radiology Examinations: Southern Khorasan Province Hospitals of Iran
| Author | Nima Hamzian |
| Author | Saeed Asadian |
| Author | Asiye Golestani |
| Author | Hassan Zarghani |
| Issued Date | 2021-10-31 |
| Abstract | Background: Nowadays, ionizing radiation is increasingly used in medicine. One of the most frequent X-ray examinations is pelvic radiography. Gonads are susceptible in the pelvic area. Gonadal shielding (GS) is a useful method to reduce the received dose by gonads. Despite the benefits of using gonadal shielding, it is rarely used by radiographers. Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in ten governmental hospitals with 300 radiographs. Results: The radiographers’ knowledge of using GS had a value equal to 59.1%. However, the radiographers did not have enough information on the subject, although their awareness about the significance of GS was acceptable. Conclusions: Although the radiographers believed in the necessity of using GS for pelvic, abdominal, and spine examinations, they used no shields. |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.5812/jjhs.115337 |
| Keyword | Radiation Protection |
| Keyword | Radiography |
| Keyword | Gonadal Shielding |
| Keyword | Gonads |
| Keyword | Pelvic Radiography |
| Publisher | Brieflands |
| Title | Evaluation of Radiographers’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Performance Regarding Gonadal Shielding in Diagnostic Radiology Examinations: Southern Khorasan Province Hospitals of Iran |
| Type | Research Article |
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