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Malawi Medical Journal
College of Medicine, University of Malawi and Medical Association of Malawi
ISSN: 1995-7262
Vol. 30, No. 1, 2018, pp. 22-24
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Bioline Code: mm18005
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Malawi Medical Journal, Vol. 30, No. 1, 2018, pp. 22-24
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Investigation of the status of occupational radiation protection in Malawian hospitals
Chinangwa, Getrude; Amoako, Joseph Kwabena & Fletcher, John Justice
Abstract
Background The main objective of this study was to explore the occupational radiation protection program in three hospitals in Malawi and
discover how radiation protection measures for workers are being implemented in their radiology departments.
Method
A questionnaire was administered to heads of X-ray departments for Kamuzu Central Hospital, Bwaila Hospital and Mtengo wa
Nthenga Hospital to investigate occupational radiation protection practices in their departments.
Results The study discovered that hospitals lack radiation protection programs which covers a number of critical issues including quality
assurance and personnel dose monitoring.
Conclusion
The implementation of basic elements of occupational radiation protection in Malawian hospitals is inadequate.
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