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Background: Radiological crises happen quite suddenly, which means that radiographers are likely to be the first medical workers present in the area, and therefore the resuscitation must be made as a priority. The research evaluated knowledge, attitudes, and practices of radiographers on patient resuscitation in case of radiological emergencies in Benin Metropolis. Method: The type used was a descriptive cross-sectional design that involved the use of a structured questionnaire that was administered to 61 registered radiographers in selected health facilities. The tool examined the knowledge, attitudes and practices of the respondents in regard to cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and other emergency procedures. Descriptive statistics and the correlation of knowledge and practice were used to analyze the data by using Spearman’s Correlation test. Results: It was found that there was moderate awareness of resuscitation measures, and many of the respondents had no knowledge of AED usage and age-specific
methods of CPR. The willingness to train and take part in emergency drills has been shown as the attitudes towards resuscitation were very positive. But there were few practices that were being reported especially in CPR and simulation activities. Knowledge and practice were found to have a significant positive relationship (spearman’s rho = 0.569, p = 0.000). Conclusion: In Benin Metropolis, radiographers demonstrate a high level of motivation and low readiness to resuscitation in the case of radiological emergencies. To improve competence and emergency preparedness it is suggested to provide continuous CPR training, improve role definition, and conduct simulation exercises
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Evaluation of radiography students’ clinical competence in positioning techniques at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) was conducted using a descriptive cross-sectional survey involving 206 clinical-year students (300, 400, and 500 levels). Self-assessment data were analyzed via T-tests and ANOVA to identify competence levels and influential factors within the clinical learning environment. The overall self-perceived competence mean was 2.80 (SD=0.91) on a 4-point scale, significantly above the moderate threshold (𝑝 < 0.001). Proficiency was uneven, showing strong performance in routine projections (Chest, 𝑀 = 3.19) but substantial weakness in specialized techniques (Contrast Studies, 𝑀 = 2.02).
Analysis revealed that despite high student ratings for supervision quality, primary structural barriers were the large number of students (57.3%) and uncooperative patients (48.1%), leading to limited hands-on opportunities (𝑀 = 2.53). A significant finding was that 71.4% of students reported anxiety regarding radiation exposure. The study concludes that structural constraints and psychosocial factors impede skill acquisition for complex procedures. Recommendations include institutional action to reduce the student-to-case ratio and the integration of mandatory simulation training to ensure graduates achieve consistent, independent positioning competence.