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KMID : 0357520110340020123
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Journal of Radiological Science and Technology
2011 Volume.34 No. 2 p.123 ~ p.129
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Analysis of Radiation/Radioactivity-Related Knowledge, Perception and Behaviors of Radiological Technologists
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Kim Jung-Hoon
Ko Seung-Jin
Kang Se-Sik
Choi Seok-Yoon
Kim Chang-Soo
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Abstract
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This study aimed at 1) investigating the perception, knowledge and behaviors of radiological technologists on radiation defence and 2) preparing plans to reduce the unnecessary radiation dose on practician, patients and their caretakers. For data collection, a structured questionnaire was used to survey 225 radiological technologists living in downtown Busan. To analyze the collected data, SPSS/PC+ Win 13 version was used. For verification of differences between groups, one-way ANOVA was conducted. In addition, multiple regression analysis was conducted to analyze the impact of general variables (knowledge, education, age and length of service) in radiation safety management perspective. No differences were found in terms of the knowledge on radiation/radioactivity according to educational background, age and length of service. In the perspective of radiation safety management, the highest figures were found among those in their 40s and higher and those with the education of college graduation and higher. As for the correlation between radiation safety management and knowledge on radiation/radioactivity, positive correlations were found in all cases. In addition, analysis on the impact of general variables in radiation safety management perspective indicated that the perception on radiation safety management was higher as the level of knowledge on radiation/radioactivity was higher. The correct radiation/radioactivity management through practician training was necessary to reduce radiation dose on radiological technologists and patients.
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KEYWORD
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Radiological technologists, Radiation exposure, Radiation protection, Radiation safety management
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