Patient’s Companions’s Level Of Knowledge Towards the Signs Of Raditions In The Installtion Radiology Sundari Hospital

Abstract

There is a lack of socialization regarding the dangerous impacts caused by the radiation emitted by CT scan equipment, so that the level of patient knowledge is still lacking. The aim of this research is to determine factors related to the patient's level of knowledge regarding the dangers of X-ray radiation during a CT scan. The type of research used is analytical with a cross-sectional design. This research was carried out by collecting data on factors related to the patient's level of knowledge regarding the dangers of X-ray radiation during a CT scan. Data was collected through a questionnaire to determine the level of knowledge of patient companions regarding the danger signs of radiation in the Radiology Installation at Sundari Hospital, Medan. Sampling was carried out using the accidental sampling method. The research results showed that as many as 64% of respondents had knowledge of the dangers of x-ray radiation. There is a relationship between level of knowledge and gender (p=0.015). Based on the results of the research carried out, it can be concluded that the level of patient knowledge regarding the dangers of X-ray radiation. there is a relationship between level of knowledge and gender (p=0.015). Based on the results of the research that has been carried out, it can be concluded that the patient's level of knowledge regarding the dangers of x-ray radiation when a CT scan is carried out, the results obtained are in the good category. It is hoped that further research will be carried out regarding before and after providing education about the dangers of x-ray radiation to patients.