Table 2 Exposure frequency score and lead apron wearing rate, according to general characteristics
From: Relating factors to wearing personal radiation protectors among healthcare professionals
Characteristics | Exposure frequency score | Wearing lead apron n (%) | Chi-squared test |
|---|---|---|---|
Sex | <0.001 | ||
Male | 7.20 ± 4.69 | 2967 (52.9) | |
Female | 5.99 ± 4.06 | 1289 (39.6) | |
Age (years) | 0.066 | ||
20–29 | 7.75 ± 4.28 | 1260 (46.1) | |
30–39 | 6.93 ± 4.68 | 1790 (49.4) | |
40–49 | 5.68 ± 4.26 | 927 (47.9) | |
≥ 50 | 4.53 ± 3.71 | 279 (49.3) | |
Duration of employment (years) | 0.206 | ||
< 10 | 7.28 ± 4.54 | 2687 (48.7) | |
10–19 | 6.09 ± 4.41 | 1027 (46.4) | |
≥ 20 | 5.50 ± 4.12 | 542 (48.3) | |
Hospital type | <0.001 | ||
General hospital | 8.21 ± 4.88 | 2388 (63.0) | |
Hospital | 7.07 ± 4.42 | 990 (51.3) | |
Clinic | 4.41 ± 2.93 | 683 (35.6) | |
Dental hospital/clinic | 5.56 ± 3.32 | 116 (13.3) | |
Public health center | 5.14 ± 3.92 | 79 (22.8) | |
Job title | <0.001 | ||
Radiologic technologist | 7.27 ± 4.59 | 3620 (50.3) | |
Doctor | 2.87 ± 2.95 | 225 (70.3) | |
Dentist/dental hygienist | 5.14 ± 3.10 | 138 (15.0) | |
Nurse/nursing assistant | 4.56 ± 3.76 | 273 (64.5) |