Table 4 Occupational condition variables by number (percent) of subjects and number (percent) of total reported symptoms (3346) among radiographers (n = 330)
Working condition variables | Radiographers | Number of symptoms among radiographers |
|---|---|---|
n (%)* | No. (%)! | |
How many radiographic images do you perform every day? | ||
1-5 images | 28 (8.5) | 290 (8.7) |
6-10 images | 10 (3) | 30 (0.9) |
11-15 images | 84 (25.5) | 756 (22.6) |
>15 images | 208 (63) | 2270 (67.8) |
The time spent in the darkroom during the working shift? | ||
1-30 minutes | 104 (31.5) | 1002 (29.9) |
31-60 minutes | 72 (21.8) | 660 (19.7) |
61-90 minutes | 100 (30.3) | 1048 (31.3) |
> 90 minutes | 54 (16.4) | 636 (19) |
Is there a window in the darkroom? | ||
Yes | 38 (11.5) | 444 (13.3) |
No | 292 (88.5) | 2902 (86.7) |
Does the darkroom have more than one door where you work? | ||
Yes | 76 (23) | 444 (13.3) |
No | 254 (77) | 2902 (86.7) |
Is there a ventilating machine in the dark room where you work? | ||
Yes | 174 (52.7) | 1566 (46.8) |
No | 156 (47.3) | 1780 (53.2) |
Is there an exhaust to transmit the fumes outside the darkroom? | ||
Yes | 84 (25.5) | 898 (26.8) |
No | 246 (74.5) | 2448 (73.2) |