Local Diagnostic Reference Levels for Common Adult Computed Tomography Procedures in Addis Ababa.

Background: Computed Tomography has become the major source of population exposure in diagnostic x-rays. This concerned issue will be resolved by stetting Local Diagnostic Reference Levels.

Objectives: The main objective of this study is to assess dose indicators for the establishment of Local Diagnostic Reference Levels.

Establishment of local diagnostic reference levels for common adult CT examinations: a multicenter survey in Addis Ababa.

Background: In medical imaging, a computed tomography (CT) scanner is a major source of ionizing radiation. All medical radiation exposures should be justified and optimized to meet the clinical diagnosis. Thus, to avoid unnecessary radiation doses for patients, diagnostic reference levels (DRLs) have been used.

Lack of pocket money impacts Ethiopian undergraduate health science students learning activities.

Background: The cost of university presents various challenges with regards to students' daily learning activities. This is particularly evident in developing countries, where higher education students face acute financial problems that greatly affect their daily educational activities. In Ethiopia, public university students do benefit from governmental cost-sharing programs.