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Dec 23, 2025Open Access
Background: Healthcare workers are central to delivering quality care, yet many struggle to care for their own health due to heavy workloads, long hours, and a culture that normalizes self-treatment. This study explored how healthcare workers in tertiary hospitals in Ondo State, Nigeria, seek healthcare and what drives their utilisation of available services. Method: A comparative, mixed-methods cross-sectional design was used to assess 460 participants—230 clinical and 230 non-clinical workers—...
Mar 31, 2025Open Access
Background: Occupational accidents (OAs) are a subject of major interest due to their impact on workers’ health, economic productivity, and the associated social and economic costs. Despite their importance, under-reporting of OAs remains a widespread issue. Aim: This research aimed to evaluate the prevalence of occupational accidents among workers aged 18 - 64 insured by the Unified Social Security Fund (USSF), assess the provision of safety measures and educat...
Jul 31, 2024Open Access
This study compared Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) and Optical Motion Capture (OMC) systems in measuring peak ankle angles and Range of Motion (ROM) during Countermovement Jumps (CMJ) and Lateral Skater Jumps (LSJ). Data during these agility movements were analyzed and the ankle angles in pitch, roll, and yaw for the IMU were determined using algorithms which integrated gyroscope data, aligned it with foot flat reference, and fused it with accelerometer-derived inclination angles using a comple...
Mar 31, 2024Open Access
Background: Healthcare professionals frequently experience burnout, characterised by emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation, and a diminished sense of personal success. We aimed to identify the determinants associated with burnout among healthcare professionals and its implications on healthcare professionals and healthcare delivery. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) Hospital, Tamale, in the Northern Region of Gha...
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