Background: Published data on MRI safety practice and policies in Nigeria are lacking. This study aims to evaluate MRI safety practices among radiographers in south-south Nigeria. 

Methods: This study is a cross-sectional descriptive survey, carried out in radiology department of healthcare facilities in the south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The targeted population was practicing and intern Radiographers working in the radiology department.  99 radiographers were drawn from MRI suite of these hospitals in the six states of south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. A self-developed and well-structured questionnaire was used for this study. A modified checklist designed by Gillies was attached to the pilot phase for respondents to make suggestions. In addition, a structured interview was also conducted with a member of the hospital management. Results were presented using descriptive statistics in the form of frequency tables and percentage.

Results: The results show that majority (90.9%) of the respondents affirmed that MRI magnet is always on. Additionally, 96% of the respondents were of the view that ferrous items become potential flying projectile and magnetic stripes are erased when brought into the MRI suite and 89% of respondents disagree with magnetic object being allowed into the MRI room.

Conclusion: The study highlights limited knowledge of the working and functionalities of MRI equipment, significant understanding regarding potential MRI-related risks and adverse events. However, there was lack of an effective and efficient policy and guidelines in the hospital in general and the radiography department in particular.