Analysis of the understanding of the radiologists regarding PCPNDT Act and their perspective about its effects on society

Abstract

A research questions: containing set of 20 questions were designed to assess the level of understanding of the radiologists regarding PCPNDT Act and their perspective about changes brought about by the PCPNDT act over the years. The Setting was urban area under Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation. The study was a cross sectional study. The study population comprised of 100 radiologists. The doctors were selected from among private practitioners and also those attached to Medical College hospitals and corporate hospitals in Navi Mumbai. The private practitioners included radiologists having their own setup and / or those employed with the ultrasound clinics in Navi Mumbai. The cross sectional study was conducted in Navi Mumbai district from June to August 2014. Statistical analysis was done using simple percentages obtained on the basis of answers selected by the radiologists from a questionnaire. Result: This study observed that although there was a high compliance with the PCPNDT act, a significant percentage of doctors had only partially read the PCPNDT act .The knowledge regarding the PCPNDT act was imbibed mainly from whatever was instructed or informed by the appropriate authority and by their colleagues. Very few doctors understood the motive behind the rules laid down by law. Most doctors were of the opinion that the PCPNDT act should be continued although on its own it is not enough to curb female feticide.