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Additionally, limited evidence exists on how these factors contribute to this issue specifically in Ghana.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Objective<\/jats:title>The study examined exposure to PI and its predictors among health workers in Ghana.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Methods<\/jats:title>An analytic cross-sectional study involving multiple health facilities in the Greater Accra region was conducted between January 30 and May 31, 2023. A survey was carried out among 602 healthcare workers across 10 public and private hospitals. Study participants were selected using simple random sampling. Analysis was performed using Stata 15 software, and factors associated with PI were identified using log-binomial regression analysis, with a significance level set at p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&lt;\u202f0.05.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Results<\/jats:title>The prevalence of PI was 26.9% (95% CI: 23.4\u201330.6%). More work experience [APR\u202f=\u202f0.97 (0.94, 0.99)], being on a mix of day, evening and night shifts [APR\u202f=\u202f1.69 (1.26, 2.27)], frequent experience of work pressure [APR\u202f=\u202f1.32 (1.00, 1.75)], frequent [APR\u202f=\u202f0.59 (0.40, 0.88)], and constant [APR\u202f=\u202f0.55 (0.40, 0.7)] adherence to standard precautions were factors significantly associated with PI.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>Conclusion<\/jats:title>Shift schedules and work pressure contributed to the substantial rate of PI among healthcare workers in Ghana. 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