[The Nation Public Awareness on Medical Radiation Using Structural Equations Model].

ABSTRACT: In this study, we surveyed 3,000 Korean to determine the level of awareness of medical radiation and to analyze the structural relationships of medical radiation awareness. The results showed that the majority of respondents recognized the benefits of medical radiation, but their awareness of the risks and management of radiation was relatively low. In addition, the percentage of respondents who had received information about radiation was low, and their trust in media communication for medical radiation was moderate. Compared to the 2009 survey, there was a significant increase in the perceived risk of medical radiation from 3.37 point to 3.41 point, and a significant increase in perceived management from 2.73 point to 3.67 point. However, the provision of risk information is still insuff

SUBMITTER: Ji MH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12479926 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature