Table 3 Factors associated with the lead apron wearing rate
From: Relating factors to wearing personal radiation protectors among healthcare professionals
Adjusted ORa (95 % CI) | |
|---|---|
Radiologic technologist | |
Duration of employment (years) | 1.009 (0.986–1.033) |
Exposure frequency score | 1.150 (1.125–1.176) |
Hospital type | |
General hospital | 1.000 |
Hospital | 0.956 (0.772–1.183) |
Clinic | 0.378 (0.314–0.455) |
Dental hospital/clinic | 0.045 (0.018–0.113) |
Public health center | 0.103 (0.077–0.137) |
Doctor | |
Duration of employment (years) | 1.062 (1.016–1.110) |
Exposure frequency score | 1.507 (1.158–1.961) |
Hospital typeb | |
General hospital | 1.000 |
Hospital | 1.364 (0.317–5.875) |
Clinic | 0.681 (0.254–1.826) |
Dentist/dental hygienist | |
Duration of employment (years) | 0.978 (0.970–1.018) |
Exposure frequency score | 0.938 (0.888–0.991) |
Hospital typec | |
Dental hospital/clinic | 1.000 |
Public health center | 3.144 (1.808–5.469) |
Nurse/nursing assistant | |
Duration of employment (years) | 0.949 (0.899–1.003) |
Exposure frequency score | 1.275 (1.162–1.400) |
Hospital typed | |
General hospital | 1.000 |
Hospital | 0.396 (0.168–0.933) |
Clinic/Dental hospital, dental clinic/Public health center | 0.178 (0.053–0.599) |