Comparison of University Students' Awareness of Radiation Protection before and after Hospital Internship

This study aims to compare the pre-and post-application results of university students' knowledge regarding radiation protection. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 116 students enrolled in the medical imaging and radiotherapy program. These students were administered a two-stage, 33-item radiation protection knowledge scale via Google Forms before and after the application course. The application results were analyzed as pre-test and post-test. Results and Discussion: A total of 116 students participated in the study. According to the study results, there was a difference in the students' awareness of the radiation protection sub-factor before and after the application. The primary reason for this is that observing the use of protective equipment during the application has increased their awareness. The importance of protective equipment for both worker health and patient safety has been understood. Conclusion: This study demonstrated the necessity of recording and monitoring radiation exposure during diagnosis and treatment procedures. The need to implement safety protocols to minimize the potential consequences of radiation hazards has also been recognized.