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PERCEPTION OF SISTER HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ABOUT RADIOGRAPHY PROFESSION IN NIGERIA

Chiegwu H. Uche, Nwokeocha N. Lois, Obi O. Loveth, Uzuegbunam C. Ukamaka, Okonkwo C. Chibuzor

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.

Keywords: Radiography, profession, Nigeria, healthcare workers, score

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Chiegwu H. Uche, Nwokeocha N. Lois, Obi O. Loveth, Uzuegbunam C. Ukamaka, Okonkwo C. Chibuzor. Perception of Sister Health Professionals about Radiography Profession in Nigeria. J Rad & Radiat Sci, 2019; 33 (1): 13 – 16. https://doi.org/10.48153/jrrs/2019/IVFF6989

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