Introduction: The fishing industry is inherently risky, and understanding the specific hazards and the attitudes towards safety within this community is crucial for developing effective strategies to improve the well-being of fishermen. By examining the safety culture and behaviour of these fishermen, this study aims t...
Background: Injuries are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, with low and middle-income countries (LMICs) bearing a disproportionate burden. Injuries directly lead to 5 million deaths every year, accounting for 9% of all deaths worldwide. Annually, about 800,000 deaths are recorded among children and a...
Background: The 37 Military Hospital in Accra is in a stressful working environment founded on the fact that it is a dual service provider as both a military and civilian provider of healthcare services. However, the degrees to which these pressure points are transcending to the psyche of the health workers and, to a l...
Background: Biological hazards, including Hepatitis B, HIV, Tuberculosis, and COVID-19, pose major occupational risks to healthcare workers. Despite training and policies, gaps often exist between knowledge, attitudes, and actual practices of infection prevention and control (IPC). General Aim: The study assessed the k...
Background: Occupational health and safety (OHS) is essential in high-risk environments such as ports and harbours, where workers are exposed to various hazards including physical, chemical, and psychosocial risks. The maritime sector's complex operations pose significant OHS risks, and despite the critical role of por...
Background: The Volta River Authority Hospital (VRAH) is a district hospital associated with a large public works project in Akosombo, Ghana, that has developed a reputation for high-quality care. We hypothesized that this stems from a culture of safety and standardized processes typical of high-risk engineering enviro...
The aim of the study was to conduct an analysis of the causes of death at the University of Ghana Hospital, Legon (UGHL) from 1979 to 2015. The objectives were to conduct cross-sectional and temporal analysis of the causes of death and also evaluate the quality of the data. Secondary data from medical cause of death ce...
