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Document Type : Article In Journal 
Document Title :
Medical student’s knowledge of ionizing radiation and radiation protection
Medical student’s knowledge of ionizing radiation and radiation protection
 
Subject : Diagnostic Imaging 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : Objectives: 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 fourthyear medical students at King Abdul-Aziz University, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the academic year 2009-2010. A 7-question multiple choice testtype 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 fourthyear 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 fourthyear medical student’s 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 
ISSN : 0379-5284 
Journal Name : The Saudi Medical Journal 
Volume : 32 
Issue Number : 5 
Publishing Year : 1432 AH
2011 AD 
Article Type : Article 
Added Date : Sunday, July 3, 2011 

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Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
ساره حاجيHagi, Sarah InvestigatorDoctorateSarahHagi@gmail.com
ماوية خفاجيKhafaji, Mawya ResearcherDoctorate 

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