Integrating Sustainability in Radiology: Challenges and Opportunities from the Perspective of Radiology Professionals in Saudi Arabia
<b>Background/Objective:</b> This cross-sectional study assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) of radiology professionals in Saudi Arabia regarding environmental sustainability. <b>Methods</b>: An online survey with 298 participants revealed moderate knowledge and positive attitudes towards sustainability. <b>Results</b>: However, a significant gap between awareness and practice was observed. The most common sustainable practice was digital documentation (53.4%), while energy saving and water saving measures were rare, with more than half rarely or never practicing energy saving. The primary barrier to implementation was a lack of awareness and training (50%). The sustainability association was significantly higher among older, female, and hospital-based professionals. <b>Conclusions:</b> The findings underscore the urgent need for improved educational initiatives, strong institutional support, and clear policy frameworks to effectively integrate sustainable practices into radiology departments in Saudi Arabia.
Authors
- Awadia Gareeballah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7320-2795)
- Zuhal Y. Hamd (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2895-2284)
- Salwa Jadid Alanazi
- Mohammad Aljamal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8255-0839)
- Mohamed Abuzaid (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6320-9878)
- Lama Almudaimeegh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8260-4083)
- Tahani O. Alkahtani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4914-5337)
- Bayan Alqarni
- Nada Alhaarbi
- Alaa Aldhahi
- Jood Alnoufal
Institutions
- Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University (SA)
- Taibah University (SA)
- University of Sharjah (AE)
- Arab American University (PS)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Healthcare
- Published
- 2025-11-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3390/healthcare13233038
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.40
Funders
- Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University