Public versus private clinical radiography training in Lagos State, Nigeria: a comparative cross-sectional survey of associations with graduate self-perceived competence and practice readiness

Key Points

• This research compares self-perceived competence and practice readiness of graduates from public and private radiography training centers in Lagos State.
• Conducted a cross-sectional survey among radiography graduates
• Compared self-perception of competence and readiness between private and public training centers
• Assessed resources and feedback quality at each center
• Private centers reported higher self-perceived competence and practice readiness
• Public centers provided greater patient volume opportunities
• Disparities in readiness highlight the need for hybrid placements and infrastructure investment