Saudi Radiology Technologists' Perception of Occupational Hazards from a Personal and Social Lens.

IF 2.7 4区医学 Q2 HEALTH CARE SCIENCES & SERVICES

Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Pub Date : 2024-10-30 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI:10.2147/RMHP.S492974

Khalid M Alshamrani, Dana A Alzahrani, Yara S Alghamdi, Lama M Aljohani, Ziyad F Al Nufaiei

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Abstract

Background: Occupational hazards among healthcare workers (HCWs) present serious risks, from infectious diseases to physical and chemical dangers, along with psychological stress, all of which threaten their health and safety. This study aims to identify the unique challenges and hazards encountered by radiology technologists in in Saudi Arabia by assessing the key factors contributing to these risks.

Methods: A descriptive questionnaire study was conducted in January-February 2023, targeting 75 radiology technologists at King Abdulaziz Medical City (KAMC), Jeddah, with participants recruited via non-probability convenience sampling and invited to complete a widely recognized questionnaire previously used among radiographers. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and the Kruskal-Wallis H-test was conducted to examine the relationships between demographic factors and different aspects of occupational hazards.

Results: Of the 75 technologists contacted, 63 responded, resulting in an 84% participation rate. Workload, work shifts, and patient-related factors are major contributors to occupational hazards, surpassing technologist-specific and organizational elements. Additionally, 68.3% cited rigid leadership and unequal treatment as aggravating factors, while insufficient staffing, inadequate protective devices, and patient interaction were also significant concerns. Over 60% identified bending, lifting heavy patients, prolonged radiation exposure, and frequent walking as major hazard sources.

Conclusion: Key occupational hazards factors facing radiology technologists include high workloads, work shifts, and patient-related issues, with 68.3% citing rigid leadership and unequal treatment as exacerbating risks. Insufficient staffing and protective devices, along with demanding work conditions, further heighten these hazards. This study emphasizes the need for targeted interventions in staffing, resources, and culture to improve radiology technologists' safety.

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沙特放射技术人员从个人和社会角度看待职业危害。

背景：医护人员（HCWs）的职业危害带来了严重的风险，从传染病到物理和化学危险，再到心理压力，所有这些都威胁着他们的健康和安全。本研究旨在通过评估导致这些风险的关键因素，确定沙特阿拉伯放射技术人员所面临的独特挑战和危险：2023 年 1 月至 2 月，我们针对吉达阿卜杜勒阿齐兹国王医疗城（KAMC）的 75 名放射技术人员开展了一项描述性问卷调查，通过非概率便利抽样的方式招募参与者，并邀请他们填写一份之前在放射技师中使用过的广受认可的问卷。我们计算了描述性统计数字，并进行了 Kruskal-Wallis H 检验，以研究人口统计学因素与职业危害不同方面之间的关系：结果：在所联系的 75 名技术人员中，63 人做出了回应，参与率为 84%。工作量、轮班和患者相关因素是造成职业危害的主要原因，超过了技术人员特有的因素和组织因素。此外，68.3%的人认为僵化的领导和不平等的待遇是加重职业危害的因素，而人员配备不足、防护设备不足和与患者的互动也是重要的问题。超过 60% 的人认为弯腰、搬运重型病人、长时间暴露在辐射下和频繁行走是主要的危害源：结论：放射科技师面临的主要职业危害因素包括高工作量、轮班工作和与患者相关的问题，68.3%的人认为僵化的领导方式和不平等的待遇加剧了风险。人员配备和防护设备不足以及苛刻的工作条件进一步加剧了这些危险。这项研究强调，有必要在人员配备、资源和文化方面采取有针对性的干预措施，以改善放射技术人员的安全状况。

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Risk Management and Healthcare Policy Medicine-Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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6.20

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2.90%

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242

审稿时长

16 weeks

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