Table 2 Other questionnaire responses by participants
Questions | Answers | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Average number of fluoroscopy exposures per day? | 1 | 68 | 39.3 |
2 | 27 | 15.6 | |
3 | 14 | 8.1 | |
> 4 | 64 | 37.0 | |
Do you have a dosimeter? | Yes | 75 | 43.4 |
No | 98 | 56.6 | |
Are your dosimeter measurements taken regularly? | Yes | 77 | 44.5 |
No | 96 | 55.5 | |
Do you have enough information about the undesirable effects of radiation? | Yes | 127 | 73.4 |
No | 46 | 26.6 | |
Which systems or systems does the radiation affect? | Central nervous system | 104 | 16.2 |
Gastrointestinal system | 101 | 15.7 | |
Haematological system | 150 | 23.4 | |
Skin | 150 | 23.4 | |
Eyes | 137 | 21.3 | |
What disease or illnesses does radiation cause? | Cancer | 172 | 38.7 |
Cataract | 94 | 21.2 | |
Dementia | 49 | 11.0 | |
Leukaemia | 120 | 27.0 | |
Thyroid pathology | 4 | 0.9 | |
Infertility | 4 | 0.9 | |
Colitis | 1 | 0.2 | |
Have you been educated about the negative effects of radiation? | Yes | 73 | 42.2 |
No | 100 | 57.8 | |
What are the protective method you use to protect yourself from the negative effects of radiation? | Lead apron | 169 | 45.7 |
Thyroid shield | 138 | 37.0 | |
Gonadal protector | 21 | 5.7 | |
Gloves | 32 | 8.6 | |
Goggles | 11 | 3.0 | |
Is there a radiation warning sign in the area you work? | Yes | 115 | 66.5 |
No | 58 | 33.5 |