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Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases, 2007 Abstract Oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) is a group of inherited disorders of melanin biosynthesis characterized by a generalized reduction in pigmentation of hair, skin and eyes. The prevalence of all forms of albinism varies considerably worldwide and has been estimated at approximately 1/17,000, suggesting that about 1 in 70 people carry a ...
Brondum-Nielsen Karen +2 more
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Being black in a white skin: Beliefs and stereotypes around albinism at a South African university
African Journal of Disability, 2015 Background: Partly because of the legacy of apartheid, and despite being a constitutional democracy, South Africa continues to be a deeply divided society, particularly along racial lines.
Relebohile Phatoli +2 more
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PLoS ONE, 2019 Background/aimsTo analyse the distribution of macular ganglion cell layer thickness (GCLT) in patients with foveal hypoplasia (FH) with or without albinism to obtain new insights into visual pathway anomalies in albinos.MethodsPatients with FH who ...
Viktoria C Brücher +4 more
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Children with albinism in African regions: their rights to ‘being’ and ‘doing’
BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2018 Background Albinism is an inherited condition with a relatively high prevalence in populations throughout sub-Saharan Africa. People with oculocutaneous albinism have little or no pigment in their hair, skin and eyes; thus they are visually impaired and ...
Anita Franklin +3 more
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Foveal hypoplasia in oculocutaneous albinism: An optical coherence tomography study
African Vision and Eye Health, 2023 Background: Albinism is an inherited condition characterised by a lack of pigmentation. Foveal hypoplasia, which occurs because of disruptions in normal foveal development, is commonly observed in albinism.
Ethan Pillay, Nishanee Rampersad
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Development and usability evaluation of a mHealth application for albinism self-management
BMC Medical Informatics and Decision Making, 2023 Background Reduced or absence of melanin poses physical, social, and psychological challenges to individuals with albinism. Mobile health (mHealth) applications have the potential to improve the accessibility of information and services while reducing ...
Saman Mortezaei +3 more
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Reading Pedagogy in EFL Classes for Students with albinism: A case study [PDF]
Akofena: Benin Republic encounters socio economic challenges that impact access to education for all children, particularly, those with disabilities like albinism.
Dossou Flavien LANMANTCHION
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African Journal of Disability, 2022 Albinism is an inherited condition associated with significant depigmentation of the skin, hair and eyes. It occurs in every population with varying frequency, and narratives of people with albinism have been recorded since 200 BC.
Jennifer G.R. Kromberg, Robyn Kerr
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A sociological study of children with albinism at a special school in the Limpopo province
Curationis, 2002 This article maintains that it is the social context, as much as, and sometimes more than the physical condition, that largely structures and limits the lives of people with albinism.
R.J. Gaigher, P.M. Lund, E. Makuya
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Birth stories of South African mothers of children with albinism: A critical human rights analysis
International Journal of Africa Nursing SciencesBackground: The genetic condition of oculocutaneous albinism is disproportionately present in Africa. Little research has addressed the experiences of mothers impacted by albinism, even though they are more likely to be impacted by human rights ...
Sheryl Reimer-Kirkham +12 more
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