Understanding Radiation Protection Knowledge Among Oncology Healthcare Professionals
Author Information
Author(s): Yan Min, Cheng Xiang, Li Xinyu, Jin Xiangting, Dai Ying, Li Fanfan
Primary Institution: The Second Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University
Hypothesis
What is the level of knowledge, attitude, and practice regarding radiation protection among oncology healthcare professionals using SPECT?
Conclusion
Oncology healthcare professionals had suboptimal knowledge, negative attitudes, and inactive practices towards radiation protection in SPECT.
Supporting Evidence
- Correlation analyses revealed significant positive correlations between knowledge and attitude, knowledge and practice, as well as attitude and practice.
- Being over 40 years old was associated with better knowledge and positive attitudes.
- Nurses and those without contact with SPECT patients had lower knowledge and negative attitudes.
Takeaway
Doctors and nurses who work with SPECT machines don't know enough about keeping themselves and patients safe from radiation.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study used questionnaires to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices among oncology healthcare professionals.
Potential Biases
Response bias may affect the accuracy of self-reported practices.
Limitations
The study's cross-sectional design limits causal inferences, and self-reported data may introduce bias.
Participant Demographics
68.9% female, 57.6% aged 30 years and below, 62.0% doctors.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.005
Confidence Interval
[1.623–19.650]
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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