A STUDY ON AWARENESS AND USAGE OF PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT IN RADIOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN ONE OF THE MULTISPECIALITY HOSPITALS IN COIMBATORE

Purpose: The study aims to measure the awareness and Use of Personal Protective Equipment in the radiology department. Methods: This descriptive study intends to assess how well the radiology department is aware of and using personal protective equipment. To gather data, a random sample method is employed. Questionnaires were the instruments utilized for data gathering. Cross-sectional research was conducted. Results: A total of forty data were collected from the radiology technicians who participated in the study. 25 respondents were technicians and 15 respondents were other staff. The majority of participants (63%) believed that radiation exposure which happens on a regular basis at work is extremely detrimental. When working in a radiation-exposed area, 78% and 72% of respondents said they always used lead aprons and thyroid shields, respectively. The understanding of radiology technicians and assistant technicians on radiation protection must therefore be improved, notably with regard to the use of lead aprons and radiation dosimeters.