Participatory Ergonomics and Employees’ Commitment in Secondary Healthcare Institutions of Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

This study was carried out to examine participatory ergonomics and employee’s commitment of Secondary Healthcare Institutions within Akwa Ibom State. The specific objectives were to examine the influence of collaborative health and safety programs and participatory workstation risk mitigation on employee’s commitment in secondary healthcare institutions in Akwa Ibom State. Survey research design was adopted for the study. The population of the study consisted of 960 staff with a sample size of 400 determined through the use of Krejcie and Morgan formula of 1970 for sample determination. Data were collected using questionnaire and were analyzed using simple and multiple linear regression analyses. Findings revealed that collaborative health and safety programs and participatory workstation risk mitigation have significant influence on employee commitment in secondary healthcare institutions in Akwa Ibom State (R²-.558, F-478.760, Beta-.747, and 571, f-506.125, Beta-756 , P-.000 (P<0.05)). It was concluded that collaborative health and safety program and participatory workstation risk mitigation were statistically and positively significant with employee’s commitment in secondary healthcare institutions in Akwa Ibom State. It was therefore recommended that management should prioritize transparency by ensuring that employees are informed and included in decision-making processes. This can enhance trust and engagement. Hospitals should expand employee involvement in health and safety initiatives, ensuring that workers have a voice in shaping policies that directly affect their well-being.