Magnetic Resonance Imaging Safety Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices Among Radiology Nurses in Saudi Arabia: A National Multicentre Study

Aim To evaluate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) safety‐related knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) among nurses working in radiology departments across Saudi Arabia and to identify independent predictors of MRI safety knowledge. Design A national multicentre cross‐sectional study. Methods A national multicentre cross‐sectional study was conducted among 153 radiology nurses using a structured self‐administered questionnaire to assess socio‐demographic characteristics and MRI safety‐related KAP. Descriptive statistics summarized the response distributions. Inferential analyses included chi‐square tests, t ‐tests, ANOVA and multiple linear regression to determine the predictors of knowledge scores. Results High correct response rates were observed for operational safety items, including metallic object screening (95.4%), projectile hazards (87.6%), MRI‐compatible equipment use (90.2%) and hearing protection requirements (85.6%) (all p < 0.0001). Conceptual gaps were identified: only 54.9% correctly recognized that MRI does not use ionizing radiation, and 51.6% correctly understood that pregnant staff are not automatically prohibited from working in MRI departments. Attitude and practice responses showed strong agreement across items ( p < 0.0001). Knowledge scores differed significantly by age group ( p = 0.017), hospital sector ( p = 0.039), daily MRI patient contact ( p < 0.001) and formal MRI safety training ( p < 0.001). In multivariable analysis, older age, daily MRI patient contact and formal MRI safety training remained independent predictors of knowledge scores, with the model explaining 21.6% of the variance ( R 2 = 0.216). Conclusion Radiology nurses demonstrated strong self‐reported MRI safety practices and positive safety attitudes; however, selected conceptual knowledge gaps remain. Structured and periodic MRI safety education may strengthen radiology nursing competency and support institutional MRI safety performance. Patient or Public Contribution No patient or public contribution.