| Medical students' knowledge of ionizing radiation and radiation protection. | |
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PMID: 21556475 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the knowledge of fourth-year medical students in ionizing radiation, and to study the effect of a 3-hour lecture in correcting their misconceptions. METHODS: A cohort study was conducted on fourth-year medical students at King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the academic year 2009-2010. A 7-question multiple choice test-type questionnaire administered before, and after a 3-hour didactic lecture was used to assess their knowledge. The data was collected from December 2009 to February 2010. The lecture was given to 333 (72%) participants, out of the total of 459 fourth-year medical students. It covered topics in ionizing radiation and radiation protection. The questionnaire was validated and analyzed by 6 content experts. RESULTS: Of the 333 who attended the lecture, only 253 (76%) students completed the pre- and post questionnaire, and were included in this study. The average student score improved from 47-78% representing a gain of 31% in knowledge (p=0.01). CONCLUSION: The results indicated that the fourth-year medical students' knowledge regarding ionizing radiation and radiation protection is inadequate. Additional lectures in radiation protection significantly improved their knowledge of the topic, and correct their current misunderstanding. This study has shown that even with one dedicated lecture, students can learn, and absorb general principles regarding ionizing radiation. |
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Sarah K Hagi; Mawya A Khafaji |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Saudi medical journal Volume: 32 ISSN: 0379-5284 ISO Abbreviation: Saudi Med J Publication Date: 2011 May |
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Created Date: 2011-05-10 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7909441 Medline TA: Saudi Med J Country: Saudi Arabia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 520-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, King Abdul-Aziz University, PO Box 80215, Jeddah 21589, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 (2) 6401000 Ext. 17365. Fax +966 (2) 6408149. E-mail: SarahHagi@gmail.com. |
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