Knowledge and practices of radiation protection among Malaysian radiographers working in nuclear medicine: A preliminary study

• Published in: Medical Journal of Malaysia
• Main Author: Kasmat N.K.; Mohamad N.S.; Tajuddin M.A.; Mahmud M.H.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Malaysian Medical Association 2024
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85189581281&partnerID=40&md5=001253916bc364577187ffa3ff0018aa

This study is aimed to determine knowledge and practices on radiation protection among radiographers in nuclear medicine department. A cross-sectional survey was conducted among radiographers in nuclear medicine departments in four health institutions in Malaysia. A set of questionnaires was distributed to 17 respondents using convenience sampling. Approximately more than 75% and 44%-56% of the radiographers have good knowledge of radiation protection and frequent adherence to radiation protection practices, respectively. Levels of education and length of service were statistically correlated with radiation protection knowledge and practices attributes (p < 0.05), respectively. More training is necessary for knowledge and practice improvement. © 2024, Malaysian Medical Association. All rights reserved.