ArticleBMC medical education2025
Cybersecurity awareness among radiography teachers in Africa and its potential impact in the digital age of medicine.
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objectivesTo survey the current state of cybersecurity awareness among radiography teachers in Africa, identify existing challenges, and propose targeted interventions to enhance cybersecurity education, practices, and resilience within the radiography education sector. METHODOLOGY: This quantitative, cross-sectional study was conducted among radiography educators attending the Radiography Educators Conference of the International Society of Radiographers and Radiologic Technologists in Abuja, Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 53 participants who completed a 30-item self-administered questionnaire distributed via Google Forms. Data analysis involved descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, and 95% Confidence Intervals.
resultsThe study revealed that 28.3% (95% CI: 17.3%-42.3%) of participants had experienced a cybersecurity incident, and a significant 43.4% (95% CI: 30.4%-57.3%) had not received formal cybersecurity training. While awareness of common cyber threats was high (86.8%, 95% CI: 74.4%-94.2%), understanding of institutional data privacy policies (67.9%, 95% CI: 53.7%-79.7%) and secure data sharing protocols (64.2%, 95% CI: 49.8%-76.5%) was comparatively lower. Key cybersecurity practices showed considerable gaps: only 50.9% (95% CI: 36.8%-64.9%) regularly backed up critical data, and merely 41.5% (95% CI: 29.1%-55.2%) reported suspicious emails or incidents.
conclusionThe findings underscore an urgent need for tailored cybersecurity training programs and increased awareness initiatives that effectively translate knowledge into consistent, secure practices among African radiography teachers. Fortifying their cybersecurity readiness is vital for safeguarding patient data and ensuring the integrity of healthcare services in the digital age.
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