. Fatemeh Rezaei Kahkhaei; . Hamed Sarani
Volume 10, Issue 10 , October 2020, , Pages 1-5
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: The use of ionizing radiation in various sciences, especially in medical science, hasplayed an important role in human health. As the use of radiology tests in medical ...
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INTRODUCTION: The use of ionizing radiation in various sciences, especially in medical science, hasplayed an important role in human health. As the use of radiology tests in medical centers, includingthe operating room ward, is increasing, increasing the level of awareness of the operating room staffcan improve their performance in this area as well as reduce the risk of exposure to radiation. Theaim of this study was to determine the knowledge and performance of surgical technologists aboutradiation protection in Zahedan educational hospitals.MATERIALS AND METHODS: The present study is a descriptive‑analytical study that was performedon 80 surgical technologists of Zahedan teaching hospitals from January 2019 to December 2019.The Knowledge Questionnaire was used in this study, which was a researcher‑made questionnaire.After filling out questionnaires and checklists, the data were analyzed by SPSS software usingdescriptive statistics and analytical, statistical tests, including independent t‑test and Pearsoncorrelation coefficient.RESULTS: The results showed that the mean age of participants was 31 ± 7.03 years . 27% were men,and 53% were women. The mean of work experience was 7 ± 7.56. The mean score of knowledgewas 6 ± 3.02 and the performance score was 12 ± 7.38. There was a correlation between age,awareness and performance of the participants (P < 0.001), and there was a correlation betweenparticipants’ radiation protection training and awareness and performance (P = 0.000). There is adirect relationship between staff knowledge and performance. No significant relationship was foundbetween the other variables (P = 0.029).CONCLUSION: The results of the study showed that there is a relationship between radiationprotection training courses so that the personnel who passed these courses are more aware andfunctioning. Given that action is needed to raise awareness through workshops.
