In plain language
In a self-reported survey of operating room staff at three Moroccan hospitals using fluoroscopy, only 16% reported wearing a dosimeter and 6% reported using both an apron and thyroid shield. Knowledge of basic radiation protection principles was low.
At a glance
- Type of study
- Original research, Cross-sectional survey
- Who was studied
- Mixed lab staff
- Where
- Morocco
- Topics
- Safety culture and compliancePersonal protective equipmentDosimetry and monitoringTraining and education
- Summary based on
- the abstract
What it found
Most staff considered personal dosimeters necessary, but few reported wearing one, and none received dosimetry reports.
Key figures: 78% considered necessary; 16% used
Use of protective equipment was limited; very few combined a lead apron with a thyroid shield.
Key figures: 45% apron only; 25% distance; 6% apron plus thyroid shield
Most staff did not know that distance is the most effective way to reduce exposure.
Key figures: 75% unaware; 42% had no idea of main protective tool
Few respondents knew all three fundamental principles of radiation protection.
Key figures: 22% knew all three; 17% knew two
Limits to keep in mind
Self-administered questionnaire in three Moroccan hospitals, with no sample size or response rate reported in the abstract. Self-reported practices may not reflect actual behaviour.
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How this summary was made
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Prepared November 3, 2026.