Table 1 Baseline demographics of participants and demographics of radiation safety procedures and awareness
Variable | Number (percentage) |
|---|---|
Age | |
25–34 | 52 (37) |
35–44 | 53 (38) |
45–54 | 21 (14) |
55–64 | 13 (9) |
65 + | 3 (2) |
Years in practice of urology | |
< 5 years | 21 (15) |
5–10 years | 45 (32) |
10–15 years | 26 (18) |
> 15 years | 50 (35) |
Current job level | |
Resident | 18 (13) |
Specialist | 60 (42) |
Consultant | 34 (24) |
Professor | 30 (21) |
Comorbidities | |
Diabetes | 9 (6) |
Hypertension | 24 (17) |
Hyperuricemia | 9 (6) |
Others | 9 (6) |
Are you obligated to wear these things by your hospital or not? Yes | 13 (9) |
Did you take any radiation safety course by your hospital? Yes | 9 (6) |
Have you ever read a manuscript about methods of radiation protection for Endourologists? Yes | 46 (45) |
Have you ever participated in using dosimeters for calculation of the estimated radiation exposure during different Endourologic procedures? Yes | 26 (18) |
Do you know ALARA principle? Yes | 34 (24) |
Do you complain about the weight of the lead apron shield? Yes | 92 (65) |
Would this complain refrain you from wearing such protective shields? Yes | 53 (37) |
Does your nursing staff receive food supplement for radiation exposure? Yes | 30 (21) |
Have you ever witnessed a urologist or nursing staff treated for X-ray exposure-related disease? Yes | 30 (21) |