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Percepción de la población respecto a los riesgos asociados a los estudios de imágenes / Public perception of radiation-related risks of imaging studies
Carvajal B., M. Carolina; Vallejo P., Roberto; Bazaes C., Rodrigo; Varela U., Cristián; Zavala, Aquiles; Alvarez G., Daniel.
Affiliation
  • Carvajal B., M. Carolina; Universidad de Los Andes. Facultad de Medicina. Santiago. CL
  • Vallejo P., Roberto; Universidad de Los Andes. Facultad de Medicina. Santiago. CL
  • Bazaes C., Rodrigo; Universidad de Los Andes. Facultad de Medicina. Santiago. CL
  • Varela U., Cristián; Universidad de Los Andes. Facultad de Medicina. Santiago. CL
  • Zavala, Aquiles; Clínica Dávila. Departamento de Radiología. Santiago. CL
  • Alvarez G., Daniel; Universidad de Los Andes. Santiago. CL
Rev. chil. radiol ; 18(2): 80-84, 2012. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-647005
Responsible library: CL1.1
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

In recent years, diagnostic procedures using ionizing radiation have achieved a great boom, although patients are often unaware of the risks they involve.

Objectives:

To know how is ionizing radiation perceived by the population attending Clínica Dávila, Department of Radiology (DRCD).

Methods:

A voluntary and anonymous survey was conducted on patients and / or companions.

Results:

A total of 330 adults were surveyed. An 57 percent had completed higher education, whereas 7.9 percent had only finished elementary schooling; 78.8 percent had undergone three or more imaging tests. CT examination was considered to pose the highest levels of risk (42.4 percent), followed by Ultrasonography (30.6 percent).

Discussion:

The survey group was made up of young adults, mostly college graduates, and predominantly female. Surprinsingly enough, considering that obstetric sonography is commonly used during pregnancy, US was ranked second in terms of associated health risks. There is an evident interest in the subject, since 90 percent of responders would like to receive further information.
RESUMEN

Introducción:

Los procedimientos diagnósticos que usan radiación ionizante están en auge, aunque conllevan riesgos muchas veces desconocidos por los pacientes.

Objetivos:

Conocer la percepción de la población que acude al Departamento de Radiología de Clínica Dávila (DRCD) sobre la radiación. Material y

métodos:

Se aplicó una encuesta voluntaria y anónima a pacientes y/o acompañantes.

Resultados:

Se encuestó a 330 adultos. El 57 por ciento poseía estudios superiores y 7,9 por ciento sólo estudios básicos. El 78,8 por ciento se había efectuado 3 o más estudios radiológicos. La TC fue el examen considerado con mayor riesgo (42,4 por ciento), luego la US (30,6 por ciento).

Discusión:

El grupo encuestado fueron adultos jóvenes, con estudios superiores en su mayoría y con predominio femenino. Sorprendió que la US se considerara como el segundo examen de mayor riesgo, ya que las mujeres poseen mayor contacto con este estudio durante el embarazo. Hay interés en el tema, porque el 90 por ciento desea recibir información.
Subject(s)


Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas Health problem: Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health Database: LILACS Main subject: Radiography / Attitude to Health / Risk Assessment Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Aspects: Social determinants of health / Equity and inequality Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. radiol Journal subject: Radiology Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Clínica Dávila/CL / Universidad de Los Andes/CL

Full text: Available Collection: International databases Health context: Sustainable Health Agenda for the Americas Health problem: Goal 11: Inequalities and inequities in health Database: LILACS Main subject: Radiography / Attitude to Health / Risk Assessment Type of study: Diagnostic study / Etiology study / Qualitative research / Risk factors Aspects: Social determinants of health / Equity and inequality Limits: Aged / Aged, 80 and over Language: Spanish Journal: Rev. chil. radiol Journal subject: Radiology Year: 2012 Document type: Article Affiliation country: Chile Institution/Affiliation country: Clínica Dávila/CL / Universidad de Los Andes/CL
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