Assessing Ionizing Radiation Health Impacts on Professional Workers: A Study in Tertiary Hospitals, South Southern Nigeria
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تاریخ نمایه سازی: 24 آذر 1402
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The broad spectrum of radiation, encompassing electromagnetic waves, particle radiation, and acoustic radiation, poses potential negative biological consequences, particularly when exposure surpasses the occupation exposure limit (OEL) recommended by the International Commission on Radiological Protection. This study investigates the health implications of ionizing radiation on professional radiation workers in selected tertiary hospitals in South Southern Nigeria. The research evaluates the effective doses incurred by medical and non-medical workers across six different centers (A, B, C, D, E, and F). Among medical workers, center B registers the highest mean effective dose at ۰.۸۳۶±۰.۲۰۰ mSv, followed by center C (۰.۸۰۱±۰.۳۱۳ mSv), center E (۰.۷۶۱±۰.۱۲۳ mSv), center A (۰.۷۶۰±۰.۲۵۰ mSv), center D (۰.۷۲۲±۰.۱۲۰ mSv), and center F with the lowest mean at ۰.۷۰۰±۰.۰۶۷ mSv. A similar pattern is observed for non-medical workers, with center B again exhibiting the highest mean effective dose (۰.۷۲۵±۰.۲۰۰ mSv). While mean differences between medical and non-medical workers are slight, the study underscores that medical workers generally receive higher doses, attributed to their proximity to medical radiation facilities. Statistical analyses, including t-test values and p-values, indicate non-significant differences in means among centers. Importantly, all recorded doses adhere to the International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) limits, affirming a commitment to maintaining radiation exposure within globally recognized safety thresholds. This comprehensive evaluation provides valuable insights into the health impact of ionizing radiation on professional radiation workers in the selected tertiary hospitals in South Southern Nigeria.
Keywords:
Radiation , ionizing radiation , Health impact , Professional radiation workers , doses , International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) , Tertiary hospitals
Authors
Efe Omita
Department of Physics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria
Chikwendu Emenike Orji
Department of Physics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria
Kelechukwu Bierechi Okeoma
Department of Physics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria
Chinedu Iroegbu
Department of Physics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo state, Nigeria
Caleb Ayoade Aborisade
Department of Physics and Science Laboratory Technology, First Technical University, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Rilwan Usman
Department of Physics, Nigerian Army University, Biu, Borno State, Nigeria
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