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July 6, 2026BMC Health Services ResearchOpen Access

On-site safety practices and knowledge in deathcare work: a phenomenological account of the lived-experiences of deathcare workers in Ghana

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NBNkosi Nkosi BothaABAnita A. A. BakuCSCynthia E. Segbedzi

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Overview

Phenomenological account reveals limited knowledge and safety practices among deathcare workers in Ghana, indicating urgent training needs.

Key Points

  • This research aims to explore the knowledge and on-site safety practices of deathcare workers in Ghana.
  • Collected data using a 10-item interview guide and observation checklists.
  • Engaged 35 participants through purposive sampling.
  • Utilized a realistic phenomenological design and observational analysis.
  • Workers demonstrated limited knowledge of industry regulations affecting health and safety.
  • On-site practices often deviated from the Ministry of Health's Occupational Health and Safety and Infection Prevention and Control guidelines.
  • Workers inadequately used personal protective equipment and engaged in unsafe hygiene practices.

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Botha et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4b45da997070ff83b5b6e7https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-026-15073-1
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