A qualitative exploratory study on the effects of formalin on mortuary attendants.

Objectives: To explore the effects of formalin on mortuary attendants in nine selected hospitals in Ghana.

Methods: The study applies a qualitative exploratory descriptive design in the overall collection and analysis of data. Purposive sampling was used to reach the saturation of 19 participants.

Work Conditions of the Mortuary Attendant in Ghana: A Qualitative Study.

Mortuary workers play a crucial role in healthcare delivery by providing after-life care for dead bodies. Mortuary attendants ensure that corpses are well preserved before handing them over to bereaved families for burial. However, the work of mortuary attendants is a neglected area in most low- and middle-income countries, Ghana inclusive.