Diagnostic Radiology Services and Occupational Radiation Anxiety in Kazakhstan.

ABSTRACT: Radiology services play a vital role in modern healthcare, yet disparities in access and concerns about occupational radiation exposure remain understudied in many countries, including Kazakhstan. This study evaluates national trends in diagnostic imaging services, workforce distribution, and radiation-related anxiety among medical personnel. We analyzed national diagnostic imaging infrastructure and workforce data from 2018-2024. Individual radiation exposure data (n = 177) were obtained from dosimetry records in Astana's medical facilities. Additionally, a cross-sectional survey (n = 324) was conducted using the Spielberger-Hanin Anxiety Scale to assess radiation-related anxiety and associated factors. Between 2018 and 2024, the number of CT rooms in Kazakhstan more than do

SUBMITTER: Darbayeva A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12732935 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature