Exposure frequency (/week):

Less than once/week

24 (30.0%)

1 - 3 times/week

26 (32.5%)

More than 3 times/week

30 (37.5%)

Adherence to radiation protection policies, procedures & PPE:

Adherent

46 (57.5%)

Not adherent

34 (42.5%)

Applicability & convenience of radiation protection policies, procedures & PPE1:

Lead aprons

50 (62.5%)

Leaded gloves

42 (52.5%)

Minimal procedure time

52 (65.0%)

Increasing distance from x-ray device

48 (60.0%)

Distance from radiological device without protection during the procedure (meter)

Less than 1 meter

3 (3.7%)

1 - 2 meters

25 (31.3%)

More than 2 meters

52 (65.0%)