Level of awareness in radiation protection of radiologic technologists in selected hospitals in Cavite

Date of Completion

2008

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology

Keywords

Radiation Protection, Radiologic Technologists

Abstract

The researchers used the descriptive survey research method. Using convenience sampling technique, a total of 76 radiologic technologists were included in the study. The researchers used an adopted questionnaire as research instrument. The statistical tools used were frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, t-test of uncorrelated means and f-test. Based on the findings, the following conclusions are drawn: (1) Out of the total population of 76 radiologic technologists, majority of the respondents are within the age group of 26 to 35 years old, male and with 2-5 years length of service; (2) The radiologic technologists were aware to a very high extent on the radiation protection for the patient and the general public. Regarding radiation protection of the worker, the respondents were aware to high extent. The level of awareness of the respondents on radiation protection is interpreted as aware to a very high extent in general; (3) The level of awareness of the respondents on radiation protection of the patient, general public and worker when they are grouped according to age had no significant difference; (4) The level of awareness of the respondents on radiation protection of the general public and worker has no significant difference when they are grouped according to gender. However, the level of awareness of the respondents on radiation protection of the patient when they are grouped according to gender has a significant difference. The male respondents are more aware on radiation protection of the patient than the female respondents; (5) The level of awareness of the respondents on radiation protection of patients and the general public has no significant difference when they are grouped according to length of service. However, the level of awareness of the respondents on radiation protection of the worker has a significant difference when they are grouped according to length of service. Radiologic technologists whose length of service is 2-5 years are more aware on radiation protection of the worker than those who belong to one (1) year and below and more than five (5) years length of service.

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