Radiation Protection Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Fluoroscopy-Utilizing Doctors at Misurata Medical Centre, Libya.

The aim of this study is to study the level of knowledge, attitude and practice among medical staff in Misurata medical centre using C-arm unit in operating theatre. A cross-sectional study of doctors in Misurata medical centre were carried out using a questionnaire distributed to doctors in various specialties using C-arm unit in the operation theatre. The questionnaire composed of 20 questions containing questions about general data (age, gender, marital state, specialty and years of experience), 5 questions about basic radiation protection knowledge, 3 questions about attitude and 6 questions about practice. 177 questionnaires were sent and 126 were recollected, the results filled out in Microsoft Excel and analysed using SPSS. A significant knowledge gap was identified among participants (n=112), with the majority lacking knowledge of radiation protection principles. Attitudes towards radiation protection measures varied, with a significant proportion of respondents recognizing the harm of using C-arm radiation without protection. Practice patterns showed significant proportion of unsafe practice. The study reveals significant knowledge gaps, suboptimal attitudes, and unsafe practice among non-radiology physicians using the fluoroscopy unit. Targeted educational intervention, increased availability of radiation protection equipment, and standardized protocols will improve these results and minimizing the risks associated with radiation exposure to both healthcare providers and patients.