Radiography Advanced Practice in the United Arab Emirates: The Perceptions and Readiness of Mammographers

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Table 1 Participants’ Characteristics

		Number (%)
Age	Below 25	2 (6.3)
	25–35	21 (65.6)
	36–45	6 (18.8)
	More than 45	3 (9.4)
Qualification	Diploma	3 (9.4)
	B.Sc.	26 (81.3)
	M.Sc.	3 (9.4)
Nationality	Expat	21 (65.6)
	UAE	11 (34.4)
Mammography experience	0–2 yrs.	10 (31.3)
	3–10 yrs.	17 (53.1)
	11–15 yrs.	4 (12.5)
	>20	1 (3.1)
Mammography specialized certificate	Yes	18 (56.3)
	No	14 (43.8)
Job title	Mammographer	11 (34.4)
	Radiographer	21 (65.6)

Table 2 Role Extensions Area of Interests

Role Extensions Area of Interest	(%)
1. Image interpretation	70
2. Core Biopsies and localization	10
3. Administrative tasks	3
4. Ultrasound assessment	20
5. Discussion of normal mammography results	8
6. Others	5

Table 3 Incentives and Justification for Choosing Mammography Profession

Incentives	(%)
Nature of the job	56
Personal and self-satisfaction	55
Career Prospects “job availability and promotion, technology advancement, better payment.”	21
Education and training “Availability, probabilities.”	26