Evaluation of ionizing radiation protection among radiation workers in x-ray departments in Erbil City
Joint Authors
Ali, Runak T.
Ali, Qasim A.
Hamid, Safa M.
Source
Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad
Issue
Vol. 58, Issue 3 (30 Sep. 2016), pp.208-212, 5 p.
Publisher
University of Baghdad Faculty of Medicine
Publication Date
2016-09-30
Country of Publication
Iraq
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background: Ionizing radiations are hazardous agents in the workplace, since all forms of ionizing radiation produce some type of injury that is incurable.
Therefore, protection against ionizing radiation exposure can play an important role in the health of workers.
Objectives: is to evaluate the application of radiation protection among radiation workers at X-ray department in Erbil hospitals.
Patients and methods: Six hospitals (General and Private) were visited.
Samples of 110 were randomly selected among 135 radiation workers, 47 (42.3%) female and 63 (57.3%) male Data was collected through structured questionnaires.
The surveyed data was coded and analyzed by using MS Excel software, and SPSS 18 for analysis.
Analysis was performed by means of frequency distributions and cross tabulations.
Results: The results showed that there are majority of the workers 51 (46.4%) aged between 21 - 30 years, and Diploma holders 68 (61.8%).
Only 49 (44.5%) undergone primary examination while 47 (42.7%) never done periodical examination.
According to international commotion of radiation protection regulation of radiation protection, it is mandatory for radiation workers to wear personal detective devices during work.
But a large numbers 89 (80.9%) have not supplied with such devices.
The study also revealed that the majority of workers were engaged in work beyond 40 hours per week.
Calibration of the X-rays machine and radiation survey of the work place have not been regularly done.
Only 30 of the sample have no awareness and knowledge about the ionizing radiation, while 95 (86.4%) have no healthy advice.
Conclusion: It can be suggested that the level of workers education must be increased and short courses be implemented such as dosimetery and radiation protection performance
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ali, Runak T.& Hamid, Safa M.& Ali, Qasim A.. 2016. Evaluation of ionizing radiation protection among radiation workers in x-ray departments in Erbil City. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad،Vol. 58, no. 3, pp.208-212.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-753001
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ali, Runak T.…[et al.]. Evaluation of ionizing radiation protection among radiation workers in x-ray departments in Erbil City. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad Vol. 58, no. 3 (2016), pp.208-212.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ali, Runak T.& Hamid, Safa M.& Ali, Qasim A.. Evaluation of ionizing radiation protection among radiation workers in x-ray departments in Erbil City. Journal of the Faculty of Medicine Baghdad. 2016. Vol. 58, no. 3, pp.208-212.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-753001
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 211-212
Record ID
BIM-753001