Knowledge and awareness of radiation exposure and safety practice among patients undergoing medical imaging in General Hospital Makurdi, Benue state Department: Public Health By: Ternakester Project ID: 8711 Rating: (5.0) votes: 4Rate this project12345 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractRadiological imaging is an essential component of modern medical diagnostics however, the use of ionizing radiation poses potential health risks if not properly managed. This study investigated the knowledge and awareness of radiation exposure and safety practices among patients undergoing medical imaging in the General Hospital Makurdi, Benue State. A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted using a structured questionnaire administered to 109 patients selected through systematic random sampling. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 25, with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests applied. Findings revealed that while 56% of respondents were aware that imaging procedures involve radiation, only 36.7% could identify specific procedures that use ionizing radiation. A majority (73.4%) reported not being informed about safety measures prior to the imaging procedure. Chi-square analysis indicated a statistically significant relationship between educational level and both knowledge of radiation exposure (p 0.015) and awareness of safety practices (p 0.005). The study concludes that patient knowledge and awareness are inadequate, highlighting the need for improved communication and education by healthcare professionals. It is recommended that hospitals implement patient-centered education strategies, enhance the communication skills of radiology staff, and enforce safety protocols to protect patients from unnecessary radiation exposure. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Public Health project topics and materials you might be interested in»Impact of public pit toilet system and its associated problems - case study of Udi lga, Enugu state»Cultural practices and implication to health promotion among Akoko northeast local government area, Ondo state»Knowledge, attitudes, practices and perceived benefits of environmental sanitation among adults in Osogbo local government area Osun state, Nigeria»Health seeking behaviours of persons with tuberculosis among residents in Amanator Ideato south Lga, Imo state»Assessment of the utilization of standard precaution in the prevention of disease among health care workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»The challenges facing confidentiality of patients health information and how to improve on it»Challenges of osteoarthritis and its management in older adults above 65 in Awuda village, Anambra state»Awareness and practices in the prevention of iron deficiency anaemia among elderly in Owan east Lga, Edo state»Awareness of health risks and prevention of sexually transmitted diseases among youths in Wadata community, Makurdi, Benue state»The attitude of pregnant women towards the utilization of insecticide treated mosquito nets in Gwale local government area of Kano state»Awareness of health implication of self-medication among the students of Paraclete Secondary School, Enugu state»Health care seeking behaviour among the aged 60yrs in Bende local government area in Abia state»Awareness of prostrate disorder and access to counselling among male adults in Madonna University Teaching Hospital, Rivers state»Factors influencing the use of traditional medicine in the treatment of malaria among the residents of Arulogun area, Ede, Osun state»Perception and attitude of women of childbearing age towards caesarian celivery in Ede South Local Government Area, Osun State