| dc.description.abstract | Radiation therapists are exposed to ionizing
radiation during treatments making it essential for them to
understand and apply radiation protection principles to
safeguard their health. Inadequate training or knowledge
can lead to unsafe practices and increased exposure risks.
This study aims to assess knowledge and awareness on
radiation protection among radiation therapists in Sri
Lanka, identify existing knowledge gaps, and guide targeted
training to enhance safety protocols and improve care
quality. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted
to analyze characteristics and factors associated with
radiation therapists. Data were summarized by frequency
and in terms of mean and standard deviation, and normality
was assessed using the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test. Nonparametric
tests, namely Spearman’s correlation and
Kruskal-Wallis H-test were used for statistical analysis
since the data did not follow normal distribution. The
criterion for statistical significance was set at a p-value less
than 0.05. The study included a sample size of 91, from
which 52 responses were successfully collected. The
Kruskal-Wallis test showed significant differences in
general radiation protection knowledge (p = 0.03) and the
total score of knowledge and awareness of radiation
protection based on educational qualifications (p =0.05).
However, no significant differences were found in the mean
rank scores of radiation protection knowledge related to
working experience (p > 0.05). This study verified that the
overall score of knowledge and awareness on radiation
protection among radiation therapists in Sri Lanka was
quite satisfactory. | en_US |
