Knowledge and awareness of ionizing radiation risks among Saudi Obstetricians

Almohiy, Hussain

doi:10.1080/16878507.2020.1762528

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“…18 Some studies have also reported the lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals. 19,20 But attending health education programs has shown increased awareness levels in them. 21 However, all of them agree that education and awareness must take place.…”

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Radiation exposure in pregnancy: need for awareness

Belaguthi

Prashanth

Dasegowda

et al. 2022

Int J Community Med Public Health

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Background: Although radiation has become an integral part of modern medicine, as both a diagnostic and a therapeutic tool, the emphasis on the teratogenic effects of radiation in pregnancy cannot be belittled.Methods: A total of 404 pregnant women at ESIC Model hospital, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru were enrolled over a period of 3 months (December 2020 to February 2021) in the interventional study. Statistical analysis was done by SPSS version 23 package.Results: On analyzing the data obtained in the study, it was noted that most patients in the study were aged 25-30 years 175 (43.32%), belonged to the upper-lower class (241 (59.65%), were multiparous 216 (53.46%), and in their third trimester 192 (47.52%). It was seen that 133 (32.92%) women had some knowledge about the ill effects of radiation during pregnancy and 110 (27.33%) were educated about the same during their antenatal visits. While only 96 (29.54%) of 325 women below 30 had some familiarity with the same, this proportion significantly increased (p<0.05) to 39 (46.84%) of 79 in those above 30. The study showed no significant difference (p>0.05) in insight among women based on socioeconomic levels, parity, or week of gestation. A short session was conducted to educate women about different imaging modalities, the benefits of ultrasonography, and the risk of radiation exposure during pregnancy. A post-education survey revealed a significant increase (p<0.0001) in awareness among pregnant women.Conclusions: This study reiterates the importance of health education among pregnant women to ensure adequate protection from the teratogenic effects of radiation exposure.

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Radiation exposure in pregnancy: need for awareness

Belaguthi

Prashanth

Dasegowda

et al. 2022

Int J Community Med Public Health

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“…It has been observed in their research measuring radiological imaging knowledge and practice among local doctors, radiologists, and interns that the impression was poor and might reflect a predisposition to overuse radiation, which could have negative consequences [4]- [7]. It has been discovered in that participants had an average lifetime risk of cancer related with radiological testing and had analyzed the underestimating of risk of treatments using radiation, particularly in primary care [8]- [10].…”

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Awareness and perceptions About Ionizing Radiation Among Patients Attending Hospital Santa Rita de Cassia Vitoria

Alberto¹,

Peterson²,

Pezzin³

2022

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Concerns regarding patients' radiation exposure have arisen in response to the rising use of medical imaging techniques, some of which include ionizing radiation. The purpose of this research was to analyze and assess patients' knowledge and attitudes about dosage and related dangers produced by Ionizing Radiation (IR) treatments. This was cross-sectional research including 377 consecutive patients done over a 4-month period at the radiology unit of Hospital Santa Rita de Cassia Vitoria in Najran for IR treatments utilizing self-administered surveys produced and provided to participants along with consents and instructions. Approximately three-quarters (60%) of the participants reported being unconcerned about undergoing radiological testing. If they can endure the sickness, the same number of patients would not undergo radiological exams. Approximately half of the respondents (50%) claimed that they would be dissatisfied if no more radioactive tests were necessary, and 52% did not believe that radiological treatments may pose risks and negative impacts on the body. Furthermore, more than half of the patients (53%) reported not understanding that radiological exams might increase cancer risk; 48% would not repeat radiological tests in six months; and around 69% were unaware of the necessity of Radiology for diagnostics. The study population has relatively poor knowledge and awareness of the dangers associated with Ionizing Radiation. As a result, there is a need to educate the general population, not only medical staff, concerning radiation exposure and its related hazards.

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