Invisible threats: An investigation of electrical hazards and safety practices among residential electricity consumers.

ABSTRACT: Understanding electrical hazards and implementing safety measures is paramount to protecting lives and property. Therefore, this research investigates electrical hazards in households and safety measures taken by residents in Sokode-Etoe, Ghana. The primary objective is to identify gaps in knowledge regarding electrical hazards among domestic electricity consumers and offer recommendations to enhance safety and mitigate the risks. The data were systematically collected from 200 participants, including both homeowners and tenants, using a structured questionnaire. The results were presented using Likert scale analysis, sample t-test, binary logistic regression analysis, involving statistical hypothesis testing of predictor variable coefficients, Importance-Performance Map Analysis (I

SUBMITTER: Kulor F 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11304026 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature