Table 2.
Average scores achieved on the three sections of the questionnaire for the groups of participants in this study. The numbers in brackets represent the score as a percentage of the maximum achievable score for the corresponding section of the questionnaire.
| Group of respondents | (a) Impact of regulations | (b) Assessment of safety level | (c) Future needs |
|---|---|---|---|
| All respondents | 5.170 (64.6) | 4.553 (65.0) | 2.994 (74.9) |
| Diagnostic radiology workers | 5.078 (63.5) | 4.492 (64.2) | 3.018 (75.5) |
| Nuclear medicine workers | 5.259 (65.7) | 4.968 (71.0) | 3.107 (77.7) |
| Radiotherapy workers | 5.558 (69.5) | 4.551 (65.0) | 2.795 (69.9) |
| Developed countries | 4.636 (58.0) | 4.713 (67.3) | 2.841 (71.0) |
| Developing countries | 5.281 (66.0) | 4.517 (64.5) | 3.026 (75.7) |
| Physicians | 5.026 (62.8) | 4.543 (64.9) | 2.939 (73.5) |
| Technologists | 4.956 (62.0) | 4.490 (64.1) | 3.082 (77.1) |
| Medical physicists | 5.455 (68.2) | 4.691 (67.0) | 2.949 (73.7) |
| Other | 5.288 (66.1) | 4.225 (60.4) | 2.950 (73.8) |