Author/Authors :
Shabani Fatemeh نويسنده , Hasanzadeh Hadi نويسنده Department of medical physics, Faculty of medicine , Abedelahi Ali نويسنده Department of anatomy, Faculty of medicine , Mirmohammadkhani Majid نويسنده , Jadidi Majid نويسنده Dept. of Medical Physics, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Bitarafan Rajabi Ahmad نويسنده Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Rajaie Cardiovascular, Medical and Research Center , Maziar Asghar نويسنده Department of Medical Physics, School of Medicine, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, IR Iran , Emadi Alireza نويسنده Department of Information Technology, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, IR Iran , Masoumi Hamed نويسنده Student Research Committee, School of Medicine, Semnan
University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Moshfegh Shima نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Bokharaeian Mitra نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Seifi Danial نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Khani Tahereh نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Sanchooli Mohamad نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Ehtiati Athar نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Amin Shima نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Vali Mohammad Hosein نويسنده Student Research Committee, Semnan University of Medical
Sciences, Semnan, Iran , Vali Sanaz نويسنده Student Research Committee, Tehran University of Medical
Sciences, Tehran, Iran , Bigdeli Pashaei Mohsen نويسنده Deputy of Research and Technology, Qom University of
Medical Sciences, Qom, Iran
Abstract :
Background Recently, X-rays radiation hazards rise with the
exposure of patients and personnel. Exposure of people to radiation in
the operating rooms is an important problem to study the safety of
personnel and patients. To date, few studies are accomplished to
evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) among personnel in
hospitals. The current study aimed at evaluating KAP level of radiation
hazards and protection amongst personnel in the operating room. Methods
A questionnaire-based, cross sectional study was conducted in 11
provinces of Iran from 2014 to 2015. Respondents in the current study
were 332 personnel of operating room, endoscopic retrograde
cholangiopancreatography, and extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy.
Demographic characteristics, as well as knowledge, attitude, and
practice levels of operating room personnel were collected. The selected
hospitals were 3 types (educational, non-educational, and private
clinics) located in 5 different regions of Iran (Tehran, Center, East,
North, and West). Data were analyzed using SPSS version 16.0 and
statistical analyses were accomplished with the one-way ANOVA. Results
The current study results showed no statistically significant difference
in the KAP level of operating room personnel towards radiation
protection for both genders (P = 0.1), time since graduation (P = 0.4),
and work experience (P = 0.1). According to the analyses, the highest
level of KAP concerning radiation protection was observed in the
personnel of private clinics (mean score = 53.60) and the lowest value
was observed in non-educational hospitals (mean score = 45.61). Besides,
the KAP level was significantly higher in the Northern region (P
< 0.0001) and the lowest was observed in the hospital personnel
of the Central region (mean score = 34.27). Conclusions The current
study findings showed that the level of KAP regarding radiation
protection among operating room personnel was inadequate and it is
necessary to pay attention to the principles of radiation protection in
the operating room. In this regard, holding courses on radiation
protection and an elaborate educational program might be useful.
