Demographic Study of Ionizing Radiation Exposure of Quarry Workers in Some Selected Quarries in Nyamira County, Kenya
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Date
2020
Authors
Makori, Kerubo Ruth
Warutere, Peterson Njogu
Nyamari, Jackim
Arika, Wycliffe
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Environmental Health Insights
Abstract
Cumulative effects of exposure to ionizing radiation results in oxidative-induced damage and genetic mutations that are prerequisites
for many pathologies including cancer. An understanding of term “ionizing radiation,” its injurious effects and mitigation measures is
therefore, imperative. The present study aimed at investigating the awareness of the term “ionizing radiation,” its injurious effects and preventive
measures among quarry workers within Nyamira County, Kenya. An analytical cross-sectional study design was adopted and data collected
through administration of questionnaires. The results revealed that majority of the sampled quarry workers indicated inadequacy in understanding
the term “ionizing radiation,” its injurious effects and preventive measures against ionizing radiation exposures. However, it was noted that
level of education and working experience of quarry workers positively correlated with the understanding of the term “ionizing radiation,” injurious
effects and intervention approaches against ionizing radiation exposures irrespective of gender and age. Therefore, there is need for stakeholders
to build capacity on ionizing radiation, its effects, and preventive measures against exposures to ionizing radiation among the quarry
workers and the general public.
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Keywords
Ionizing radiations, quarry workers, injurious effects, preventive measures
Citation
Ruth, M. K., Warutere, P. N., Nyamari, J., & Arika, W. (2020). Demographic Study of Ionizing Radiation Exposure of Quarry Workers in Some Selected Quarries in Nyamira County, Kenya. Environmental Health Insights.