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Understanding the Drivers of Strike Actions Among Nurses in Ghana: A Qualitative Study.
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Abstract
aimThis study aimed to explore the rationale behind nurses' decisions to strike, focusing on the lived experiences, motivations, and institutional conditions that prompt such industrial actions.
designA qualitative exploratory study.
methodsA semi-structured interview was conducted with 20 professional nurses working with a district, regional, or teaching hospital who have ever engaged in strike. Participants were selected from public hospitals across 5 regions in Ghana based on their consent to participate in the study across Ghana between March 2025 and June 2025. The data were analysed using Braun and Clarke's method.
resultsData analysis led to five themes and fifteen subthemes. These include poor remuneration, lack of adequate logistics, perceived government neglect, professional identity struggles, and emotional exhaustion.
conclusionThe findings highlight the urgent need for policy interventions that address systemic inequities and improve the professional welfare of nurses. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.
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