Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Medical imaging using ionizing radiation is an accepted and fundamental part of medical practice, it is an essential tool for diagnosis. The present study was conducted to assess knowledge, attitude & practice about radiology among medical students. Materials & Methods: 178 medical students of both genders were provided with a structured questionnaires about the knowledge of types of imaging modalities, knowledge of ionizing and nonionizing radiation imaging modalities, interest in radiology as a subject and interest in specializing in radiology, knowledge of hazards and ways of reducing it. Results: Out of 178 subjects, males were 68 and females were 110.164 had done radiology posting and 14 not. 130 like radiology as a speciality in medicine and 48 not. Impression about radiology was useful in diagnosis by 98, very broad by 50, satisfactoryby 23, teaching not adequate by 5 and no response by 2. 56 were interested in specializing in radiology, 30 were not, 70 undecided and 22 gave no response. 118 replied that the teaching mode adequate, 40 said no and 20 don’t know. Is the period for radiology posting adequate and 106 replied yes and 72 no. Is the number of radiologist adequate, 78 said Yes, 50 no, 20 don’t know, 30 gave no response. Perception of the hazards associated with radiological practice was ionizing radiation exposure in 76, hazards associated with radiation by 42, cancers from radiations by 50 and radiologists are exposed toradiations by 10. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Medical students were lacking knowledge, attitude & practice about radiology.