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CORRELATION BETWEEN RADIATION SAFETY TRAINING AND COMPLIANCE WITH RADIATION PROTECTION PRACTICES: A CROSS-SECTIONAL
A Maisuradze1, K Kiguradze-Gogilashvili2, F Fettak3
11Department of Dentistry, Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Georgia; Radiological Center Selarl IMAGIX, Tourcoing, France.
Background:
Dentists use different imaging methods in the diagnosis and treatment of dental diseases, but exposures to ionizing radiation is associated with health risks. Education and structured training are widely regarded as essential strategies for improving radiation safety behavior.
Objective:
To evaluate the correlation between radiation safety training and adherence to radiation protection practices among radiology personnel.
Methods:
A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted among 402 professionals of dental staff who perform dental intraoral imaging in different dental centers in Tbilisi. Participants were categorized into trained (n=156) and untrained (n=246) groups based on prior radiation safety training. Seven radiation protection practices were assessed using dichotomous variables. Bivariate analysis was performed using the Chi square (χ²) test. Effect size was assessed using Cramer's V, and odds ratios (OR) were calculated to estimate the strength of associations.
Results:
Statistically significant associations were observed between radiation safety training and all evaluated radiation protection practices (p < 0.001). Strong associations were found for dosimeter use (χ²=97.53, Cramer's V=0.46, OR ≈ 9.0) and compliance with distance rules (χ²=103.00, Cramer's V=0.53, OR ≈ 11.75). Very strong correlations were identified for providing lead aprons to patients (χ²=197.65, Cramer's V=0.71, OR ≈ 38.6). Moderate correlations were observed for exposure parameter optimization and updating radiological history.
Conclusion:
Radiation safety training has a significant and meaningful impact on adherence to radiation protection practices. Regular and mandatory training programs are strongly recommended to enhance occupational and patient safety in radiology departments.
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