Quality of life among radiation workers

Abstract EN

Quality of life (QOL) is a general term applied to the totality of physical, psychological, and social functioning.

The World Health Organization (WHO) regards health as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease.

Every person's life is different, and thus the way in which each person experiences a QOL is unique.

Individuals lead complex lives that have many dimensions.

A QOL approach recognizes that there are many different aspects of living that may contribute to quality.

In this study, Quality of life was evaluated using the Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire for one hundred and fifty radiation workers who handled ionizing radiation for at least twelve years, and one hundred fifty control individuals who did not knowingly come in contact with any radiation source., the QOL effects on work and achievements were also evaluated.

Results revealed that radiation workers have lower quality of life compared to those who never come in contact with a radiation source.