Assessing Factors Influencing the Health and Well-Being of Senior Members at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, Ghana

Abstract

The paper focused on the assessment of factors that influence the health and well-being of senior members at the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa - Ghana. It analyses factors such as workload and stress, working hours, sleep, and age. Qualitative and descriptive research design approach guided the assessment. A semi-structured questionnaire facilitated the collection of data from purposively selected 100 senior members teaching and non-teaching. In addition, a structured interview guide was used to solicit responses from key informant. The data obtained were analysed with the aid of Stata version 16.0. Results of the study indicated that workload and stress, working hours, and sleep are some of the factors that influence the health and well-being of senior members and the effective management of these factors would ensure good health and vitality for this category of workforce in the University. It was recommended that health policy and advocacy, as well as provision of health infrastructure such as a basketball and tennis court to ease stress and enable exercising coupled with adequate spending of annual leave for teaching and non-teaching senior members will ensure their optimal health and well-being.