Radiation safety awareness among clinical students and imaging technologist at Mulago Hospital X-Ray Unit

Abstract

The continuous use of ionizing radiation in imaging requires also radiation protection measures. The knowledge of ionizing radiation exposure risks among Clinical students and imaging technologists is important. Evaluating the knowledge of radiation protection and dose levels among Clinical students and imaging technologists and suggesting the possible solutions to ionizing radiation effects will help to reduce the risk and probability of occurrence of these harmful effects. The knowledge of ionizing exposure risks among Clinical students and imaging technologists is important in planning diagnostic procedures and therapy