Appraisal of the Radiation Safety Practices in Jammu among radiographers in Jammu.

Dara Singh; Roshika Jamwal; Mamta Parihar

Volume : VI, Issue : IX, September - 2017

Appraisal of the Radiation Safety Practices in Jammu among radiographers in Jammu.

Dara Singh, Roshika Jamwal, Mamta Parihar

Abstract :

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the knowledge and implementation of the radiation protection practices among radiographers in Jammu

Materials and Methods: The study was a prospective cross sectional survey. Convenience sampling technique was used to select radiographers who work in Department of radio diagnosis and imaging of SMGS JAMMU AND GMC JAMMU, conducted during the period from August – October 2016, through self administered questionnaires.

Results: Average score on assessment of knowledge was 78.42%, and implementation of those practices was 56.5%.

Conclusion: Radiographers in the hospitals demonstrated a good knowledge of hazards associated with the use of ionising radiation and also of protection mechanisms , however, protection practices were found to be average.