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September 10, 2025Journal of Radiological Protection

Assessment of patients' awareness of the significance of x-ray warning signs in Nigerian tertiary hospitals: A cross-sectional study

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BUBenjamin Ikemefuna UdeAAAbigail AmarachiIOIkechukwu Emmanuel Onwunta

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Overview

Cross-sectional study assesses understanding of radiation effects and warning signs in patients, implying need for better education.

Key Points

  • Most patients (69.9%) showed awareness of x-ray warning signs, indicating general understanding of their significance.
  • Only 35.4% recognized warning labels while 32.3% were aware of radiation symbols, highlighting gaps in knowledge.
  • This cross-sectional study employed structured questionnaires to gather data, revealing insights into patients' awareness.
  • Improved education on radiation safety protocols may prevent accidental exposure, supporting the need for clearer communication.

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Ude et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23abeb210217d647823fdhttps://doi.org/10.1088/1361-6498/ae01b1
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