Perception of Dieners Regarding Social Acceptance and the Right to Work
A Qualitative Study
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 16915569 |
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| Authors | Anita Fafa Dartey (0000-0002-8263-4562, University of Health and Allied Sciences, corresponding author), Gladys Dzansi (0000-0002-6036-811X, University of Ghana), Felix Kwasi Nyande (0000-0002-4858-2287, University of Health and Allied Sciences), Wisdom Kwasi Mensah Avor (University of Health and Allied Sciences), Portia Pomaa (Holy Family Hospital), Nathaniel Glover-Meni (0000-0001-6564-9300, University of Health and Allied Sciences), John Kwasi Akortiakumah (0000-0001-7494-7203, University of Health and Allied Sciences) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 14 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2024-01-01 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | SAGE Open (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2440 • E-ISSN: 2158-2440 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/21582440241227673 |
| OpenAlex | W4391406027 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 18 |
Globally, the right to work is a modest human right. It is a right acknowledged under the Universal Declaration of Human Rights which delineates the various types of work. As such, each person is at liberty to take up any job granted that one has the capacity and skills. This decision must be free from stigma or discrimination. However, this is not the case with mortuary attendants in Ghana. This study explored the viewpoints of Ghanaian mortuary attendants and how society perceives their rights to work. The study used a qualitative research approach, with exploratory and descriptive designs, that sought an in-depth understanding from sampled mortuary attendants on the perception of their community members toward their work. Saturation was attained with nineteen (19) participants from nine (9) health facilities located in the three regions. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and audio recorded with concurrent data transcription and analysis using content analysis. Purposive sampling was used. The study included male or female mortuary employees with at least 1 year of working experience. The themes that emerged were as follows; self-stigma, public stigma, stigma-by-association, and structural stigma. The results were structured according to a stigma model. The study reveals high levels of stigmatization and discrimination against mortuary attendants. Researchers recommend the need for public education, and policy changes to reverse the scornful stigmatization and discrimination against death care workers and those in related profiles
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