The Relationship of Knowledge of Biological Effects of Radiation and Submarine Crew Member Attitudes Toward Radiation Hazards

Abstract

The development of the Radiation Knowledge Attitude Questionnaire (RKA), its validation, key construction, and determination of reliability, are described. The sample population of one hundred subjects was composed of: submarine medical technicians, Prospective Submarine Medical Officers, Station Hospital Corpsmen, and FBM enlisted crew members. In general, the study demonstrated the potential relevance of data pertaining to the interaction of a submariner's knowledge of radiation biology and his attitudes toward radiation hazards. This information is useful in assessing the effectiveness of the submariner selection techniques and in ascertaining the efficacy of the ongoing training programs in the biology of radiation exposure and in the application of radiation safety procedures.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 10, 1970
Accession Number
AD0715629

Entities

People

  • Joseph A. Parent Jr

Organizations

  • Naval Submarine Medical Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biomedical Research
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Hazards
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Instructions
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Materials
  • Medical Personnel
  • Navy
  • Neoplasms
  • Nuclear Medicine
  • Nuclear Powered Submarines
  • Nuclear Reactions
  • Radiation Effects
  • Radioactive Materials
  • X Rays

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