Published April 2017 | Version v1
Journal article

Investigation and analysis on cognition of medical radiation protection for medical imaging department undergraduates

  • 1. Chinese Academy of Medical Science, Tianjin (China)

Description

Objective: To acquire medical students' cognition of medical radiation protection knowledge, provide the reference for school to develop the health popularization of medical radiation protection knowledge and Pre job training. Methods: An anonymous questionnaire survey was conducted among 158 medical imaging department graduates in a Medical College. Results: The awareness rate of the Medical Imaging Department graduates' basic medical radiation knowledge is 61.6%, the awareness rate of radiation hazard knowledge is 39.5%, the awareness rate of radiation protection knowledge is 45.9%. The Imaging graduates acquired medical radiation protection knowledge mainly through the network. And they hope to acquire relevant knowledge of radiation protection mainly through classroom learning. 91% of the imaging graduates need radiation protection knowledge, 65% of the imaging graduates are willing to engage in medical radiation work in the future. Conclusion: Medical college should attach importance to medical radiation protection knowledge of medical imaging students, and it is necessary to carry out the relevant knowledge publicity and education, laying a good foundation for students in future medical work. (authors)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Chinese Journal of Radiological Health
Journal Volume
26
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 221-223
ISSN
1004-714X

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
50069838
Subject category
S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES; PUBLIC OPINION; RADIATION HAZARDS; RADIATION PROTECTION
Descriptors DEC
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; HAZARDS; HEALTH HAZARDS; MEDICINE; NUCLEAR MEDICINE; RADIOLOGY

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