Assessment Of Utilization Of Gonad Shield During Pelvic Radiography In Government Owned Hospitals In Enugu Urban

ABSTRACTGonad shield is one of the most important protective measures used during pelvic radiography to protect the gonad which is very sensitive to radiation. This study on assessment of utilization of gonad shield during pelvic radiography in government-owned hospitals in Enugu urban. The study is  aimed at investigating if there is inconsistency in the use of gonad shield; determining radiographers level of knowledge on the guidelines for use of gonad shield, ascertaining  whether other radiation protecting measures are used often than gonad shield. This research was  carried…