Reactions to and explanations for the birth of a baby with albinism: a qualitative study in Busoga, Uganda
Objectives Babies born with the genetic condition albinism lack pigment in their hair, skin and eyes due to compromised melanin production. This leads to poor vision and the risk of early death due to skin cancer. In Uganda, one of the least developed countries in the world, their lack of pigmentati...
Main Authors: | Peter Ogik, Fazira Kawuma, Jane Betts, Patricia Lund |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMJ Publishing Group
2021-02-01
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Series: | BMJ Open |
Online Access: | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/11/2/e040992.full |
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