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April 1, 2026PLOS mental health.Open Access

Psychosocial hazard exposures and mental health outcomes among ambulance Emergency Medical Technicians in Ghana: A qualitative phenomenological study

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EKElias Kodjo KekesiGhana Communication Technology UniversityMAMaxwell AsumengUniversity of GhanaEDErnest DarkwahUniversity of Ghana

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Qualitative study explores mental health effects of psychosocial hazards in EMTs, suggesting enhanced support is needed.

Key Points

  • The study aims to explore psychosocial hazards faced by Emergency Medical Technicians in Ghana and their mental health impacts.
  • Adopted an interpretative phenomenological approach
  • Conducted in-depth interviews with 13 EMTs
  • Analyzed data using reflexive thematic analysis
  • Identified three main themes regarding psychosocial hazards: 'Bearing the Burden,' 'Systemic Strain,' and 'Between Stigma and Support'
  • Participants experienced both negative outcomes (e.g., vicarious trauma, moral injury) and positive ones (e.g., posttraumatic growth)
  • Reported lower job satisfaction and higher intention to quit

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Kekesi et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ccb59f16edfba7beb87708https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pmen.0000483
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