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Perception of Sister Health Professionals about Radiography Profession in Nigeria

Authors :
Uche H. Chiegwu
Lois N. Nwokeocha
Loveth O. Obi
Uzuegbunam C. Ukamaka
Okonkwo C. Chibuzo
Source :
Journal of Radiography and Radiation Sciences; Vol. 33 No. 1 (2019)
Publication Year :
2022
Publisher :
Education Committee (EDUCOM) of the Association of Radiographers of Nigeria (ARN), 2022.

Abstract

Objective To investigate the perception of sister professional groups in Nigeria towards radiography profession. Methods: Questionnaires were used to survey the opinions of 160 healthcare professionals from five professional groups. The respondents scored radiographers on some characteristics of professional occupations. Results: Only in education was radiography scored 70.0 % and above by respondents. The range of scores in other areas was 55 – 65 %. Conclusion: Nigerian radiographers need to strive harder to improve public perception on many indices.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
27361071 and 27361063
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of Radiography and Radiation Sciences
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....3e1520a6abc5afbc1c536f98060d3c3b