The Effect of Occupational Health and Safety Measures on Healthcare Providers’ Performance in Fako, Cameroon

Giyoh Gideon Nginyu, Ngala Maxcel Talah and Giyoh Veronique
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Giyoh Gideon Nginyu: Higher Institute for Professionalism and Excellence (HIPTEX), Cameroon
Ngala Maxcel Talah: University of Calabar, Nigeria
Giyoh Veronique: The University of Bamenda, Cameroon

Studies in Psychological Science, 2026, vol. 4, issue 1, 11-23

Abstract: As healthcare professionals face numerous occupational hazards that affect their physical and mental well-being, effective occupational health and safety protocols are essential for enhancing their performance and ensuring quality patient care. The objective of this study is to examine the effect of occupational health and safety measures on the performance of healthcare providers in the Fako Division of Cameroon. Based on a multiple regression on a sample of sample of 150 healthcare providers working in the Fako Division of Cameroon, it is found that, physical health measures and regulatory compliance have a significant effect on the healthcare providers’ performance. This means that, an improvement in occupational health and safety initiatives will significantly improve the level of healthcare providers’ performance in hospitals in Fako division. Conversely, the effect of mental health measures is found to insignificantly affect healthcare providers’ performance. The study emphasises the importance of integrating an inclusive occupational health and safety protocols within healthcare settings to foster a safe and supportive work environment.

Keywords: occupational health and safety; physical health measures; mental health measures; regulatory compliance; healthcare providers; work environment (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.63593/SPS.2026.04.02

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