Radiation protection knowledge and practices among Moroccan dentists: A cross-sectional study
In: Radiation Medicine and Protection, Jg. 5 (2024), Heft 2, S. 131-138
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Objective: To analyze the current status of knowledge and practices among the Moroccan dentists in the region of Rabat-Salé-Kenitra, towards radiation protection. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study based on a questionnaire related to knowledge and practice regarding radiation protection of patients and dental staff from April to June 2022. The study sample included 325 dentists practicing in the Rabat-Salé-Kénitra region. The target population consisted of all dentists working in public, semi-public and private workplaces. Results: 96.6% of dentists were aware of radiation protection. However, nearly 35% were aware of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable) principle and 73.9% thought that dental X-rays are harmful. 63.6%of subjects used digital image receptor. Only 16.7% of them used a film holder and more than 60% didn't follow the position and distance rule. The median knowledge score was 7 [5, 9], and there was a statistically significant difference according to dentist qualification (P = 0.007), dental radiation protection continuous training (P
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Radiation protection knowledge and practices among Moroccan dentists: A cross-sectional study
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Elmorabit, Naoual ; Obtel, Majdouline ; Azougagh, Mohamed ; Ennibi, Oumkeltoum |
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Zeitschrift: | Radiation Medicine and Protection, Jg. 5 (2024), Heft 2, S. 131-138 |
Veröffentlichung: | Elsevier, 2024 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 2666-5557 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.radmp.2024.03.001 |
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