TITLE:
Level of Observation of Radiation Protection Rules by Radiology Staff of Hospitals in the City of Mbujimayi
AUTHORS:
Kanyinda Bukasa Jérémie, Kabantu Mpembu Francklin, Tshiminyi Bayamba, Ciala Ciminyi Nancy, Tshimanga Kabengele Papy, Kalala Tshimbadi Alain, Nzembela Tshimpanga Sonny, Lusamba Muamba Lyly, Katende Katshiayi Théodore, Kabeya Kalala Georges, Ilunga Kalombo Patrick, Ciamala Mukendi Paul, Kabunda Kabunda Dédé, Kamwema Shamuana Roger, Tshila Kamanji Alex, Beya Beya Laurent Blaise, Mutombo Mukuta Erick
KEYWORDS:
Level, Observation, Rules, Radiation, Protection, Staff, Hospitals, City, Mbujimayi
JOURNAL NAME:
Open Access Library Journal,
Vol.9 No.6,
June
29,
2022
ABSTRACT: Purpose and Objectives: As any health study generally aims to contribute to the improvement of the state of the health of the population, this one tries to respond from a particular angle to the improvement of the health of the personnel of the health sector. Radiology by combating the risks is associated with X-rays (RX). So this study aims to help promote greater safety in the use of X-rays in hospitals in the city of Mbujimayi while highlighting the shortcomings in terms of radiation protection and the consequences that this entails. Methodology: Our study is descriptively cross-sectional using the prospective method, supported by the technique of direct interview. It was conducted in eight health facilities in Mbujimayi, with radiology staff, during a period from May 2 to June 6, 2021, on 10 cases. Results: At the end of our study, the results of the level of compliance with radiation protection rules by radiology personnel are as follows: 100% of the personnel did not receive training in radiation protection, and most of them had previously worked in other radiology departments, i.e., 64.3% of cases; 100% of personnel did not wear a dosimeter while 64.3% had means of individual protection such as a led apron and 35.7% had led screens; 100% were not protected against scattered rays; radiation protection measures were weak (64.3%); 100% of personnel did not receive or benefit from control after exposure to X-rays; 100% of radiology departments did not have a warning sign indicating the dangers of X-rays. Closing: The use of X-rays in the hospitals in the city of Mbujimayi poses a problem, because no structure in the city of Mbujimayi respects the regulations on radiation protection and the level of observation of radiation protection measures by the radiology staff in Mbujimayi hospitals is weak.