A Research Thesis on Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Radiation Safety among nuclear medicine staff members in Service de medicine nuclear-CHU de Bab El Oued, Algiers, Algeria
| dc.contributor.advisor | Yohannes Jorge | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Desalegn Abeje | |
| dc.contributor.advisor | Bouyoucef Salaheddine | |
| dc.contributor.author | Gizachew Hiruy | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-06-22T15:31:15Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-06-22T15:31:15Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025-04-14 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Background: Nuclear medicine staff members who involved in this study typically include a variety of professionals who work together to perform diagnostic imaging and therapeutic procedures using radiopharmaceuticals. Radiation safety is a critical aspect of the nuclear medicine practice. It encompasses practices and protocols designed to protect patients, healthcare workers, and the general public from the harmful effects of radiation exposure. Objective: To Assess Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on radiation safety among nuclear medicine staff members in Service de medicine nuclear-CHU de Bab El Oued Algiers, Algeria,2024. Methods and Materials: The survey was conducted as institution based cross sectional study, using a structured questionnaire on nuclear medicine staff members in Service de medicine nuclear-CHU de-Bab El Oued Algiers, Algeria. The study was conducted from August 2024 – February 2025. Result: In this study, a total of 48 participants were included in the analysis, resulting in a response rate of 96%. While staff members generally possess a solid understanding and knowledge of fundamental radiation safety principles but certain concerning findings emerged regarding their attitudes and practices. Specifically, it was found that staff members with less than one year of experience demonstrated a lower attitude score towards radiation safety with the level of significance 0.010 (p<0.05). Additionally, study participants holding doctorate degrees shows admirable knowledge levels and a positive attitude towards radiation safety; but, their practical application was inadequate p-value of 0.016 (p<0.05). Recommendations and Conclusion: This study discloses certain concerning trends regarding their attitudes and practices. To address these, it’s recommended that nuclear medicine centers implement ongoing professional training programs, particularly targeting newer staff members. These short-term training sessions should deliver basic knowledges with emphasize on building good attitude and believes on the importance of radiation safety. Interventions are also needed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical implementation. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/8368 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa University | |
| dc.subject | nowledge | |
| dc.subject | Attitude | |
| dc.subject | Practice | |
| dc.subject | KAP | |
| dc.subject | Radiation Safety | |
| dc.subject | Nuclear medicine staff | |
| dc.title | A Research Thesis on Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice on Radiation Safety among nuclear medicine staff members in Service de medicine nuclear-CHU de Bab El Oued, Algiers, Algeria | |
| dc.type | Thesis |