Determination of the Knowledge Level of Medical Faculty Students About Radiation Used in Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

Purpose: This study aimed to determine the awareness and knowledge levels of medical faculty students who will work at various levels of health care about radiation used in medical diagnosis and treatment. Materials and Methods: In this descriptive study, data were obtained by medical faculty students answering survey questions electronically. The survey form consisted of 7 questions to determine the demographic characteristics of the participants, their education status about radiation, and their awareness about the use of radiation, and 23 questions to determine their level of knowledge about radiation used in diagnosis and treatment. Descriptive statistical methods and Shapiro-Wilk, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann Whitney U tests were used to evaluate the data. Results: The study was accessed by 305 people and 299 people approved to participate in the study. The highest average was 13.48±3.13 for second-year students. It was determined that there was a statistically significant difference between the mean scores of second-year students, third-year students, and fourth-year students, while it was found that there was no significant difference with the means of other classes (p<0.05, p<0.001, p>0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of the research, it can be said that physician candidates who will work in various areas of health services need vertical integration in medical schools and refresher training on radiation used in medical diagnosis and treatment, especially in the final year, and that physicians should be more sensitive to radiation risks to themselves and patients in their professional lives.