Health Hazards among Radiographers.

Background: Radiographers are exposed to certain chemicals which lead to some adverse health effects. Nevertheless, radiographers report many unexplained work-related symptoms attributed to dark room disease symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess health hazards among radiographers. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the X-ray department affiliated to Benha University Hospital. Sample: Convenience sample of 70 radiographers was used in carrying out this study. Tools: Three tools were used; Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess radiographers’ socio-demographic characteristics. Tool II: Radiographer's knowledge about health problems such as headache, unexplained fatigue, sore throat, cough and runny eyes through the last three months. Tool III: Observational checklist to assess radiographers’ practices about safety measures. Results: 64.3% of the studied radiographers suffered from headache, 14.3% of the studied radiographers had good total knowledge level, 32.9% of the studied radiographers had satisfactory practice level, and there was highly relation between total knowledge and practice (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There was a statistically positive correlation between total knowledge and total practices’ level regarding health hazards. Recommendation: Health educational program for radiographers to enhance their knowledge and practices regarding prevention of health hazards.Background: Radiographers are exposed to certain chemicals which lead to some adverse health effects. Nevertheless, radiographers report many unexplained work-related symptoms attributed to dark room disease symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess health hazards among radiographers. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the X-ray department affiliated to Benha University Hospital. Sample: Convenience sample of 70 radiographers was used in carrying out this study. Tools: Three tools were used; Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess radiographers’ socio-demographic characteristics. Tool II: Radiographer's knowledge about health problems such as headache, unexplained fatigue, sore throat, cough and runny eyes through the last three months. Tool III: Observational checklist to assess radiographers’ practices about safety measures. Results: 64.3% of the studied radiographers suffered from headache, 14.3% of the studied radiographers had good total knowledge level, 32.9% of the studied radiographers had satisfactory practice level, and there was highly relation between total knowledge and practice (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There was a statistically positive correlation between total knowledge and total practices’ level regarding health hazards. Recommendation: Health educational program for radiographers to enhance their knowledge and practices regarding prevention of health hazards.Background: Radiographers are exposed to certain chemicals which lead to some adverse health effects. Nevertheless, radiographers report many unexplained work-related symptoms attributed to dark room disease symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess health hazards among radiographers. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the X-ray department affiliated to Benha University Hospital. Sample: Convenience sample of 70 radiographers was used in carrying out this study. Tools: Three tools were used; Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess radiographers’ socio-demographic characteristics. Tool II: Radiographer's knowledge about health problems such as headache, unexplained fatigue, sore throat, cough and runny eyes through the last three months. Tool III: Observational checklist to assess radiographers’ practices about safety measures. Results: 64.3% of the studied radiographers suffered from headache, 14.3% of the studied radiographers had good total knowledge level, 32.9% of the studied radiographers had satisfactory practice level, and there was highly relation between total knowledge and practice (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There was a statistically positive correlation between total knowledge and total practices’ level regarding health hazards. Recommendation: Health educational program for radiographers to enhance their knowledge and practices regarding prevention of health hazards.Background: Radiographers are exposed to certain chemicals which lead to some adverse health effects. Nevertheless, radiographers report many unexplained work-related symptoms attributed to dark room disease symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess health hazards among radiographers. Research design: A descriptive research design was utilized in this study. Setting: The study was conducted at the X-ray department affiliated to Benha University Hospital. Sample: Convenience sample of 70 radiographers was used in carrying out this study. Tools: Three tools were used; Tool I: A structured interviewing questionnaire to assess radiographers’ socio-demographic characteristics. Tool II: Radiographer's knowledge about health problems such as headache, unexplained fatigue, sore throat, cough and runny eyes through the last three months. Tool III: Observational checklist to assess radiographers’ practices about safety measures. Results: 64.3% of the studied radiographers suffered from headache, 14.3% of the studied radiographers had good total knowledge level, 32.9% of the studied radiographers had satisfactory practice level, and there was highly relation between total knowledge and practice (p < 0.001). Conclusion: There was a statistically positive correlation between total knowledge and total practices’ level regarding health hazards. Recommendation: Health educational program for radiographers to enhance their knowledge and practices regarding prevention of health hazards.