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Oculocutaneous albinism in southern Africa: Historical background, genetic, clinical and psychosocial issues

Kromberg, Jennifer G. R; Kerr, Robyn.
African Journal of Disability; 11 (1), 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. In southern Africa albinism is common, about 1 in 4000 people are affecte...
Albinism, Oculocutaneous, Developmental Disabilities, Epidemiology, Human Genetics, Health, Psychology
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Psychosocial challenges of children with disabilities in Sekhukhune District, Limpopo province of South Africa: Towards a responsive integrated disability strategy

Makwela, Matthews M; Smit, Elizabeth I.
African Journal of Disability; 11 (), 2022
Disability, and everything it encompasses, presents major challenges to individuals, families and communities worldwide. Children with disabilities (CWD) are marginalised and excluded in most societies. Discrimination and prejudice towards CWD are compounded by poverty, lack of essential services and sup...
Developmental Disabilities, Disabled Children, Intellectual Disability, Discrimination, Psychological, Prejudice, South Africa
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Oculocutaneous albinism in southern Africa: Historical background, genetic, clinical and psychosocial issues

Kromberg, Jennifer G. R; Kerr, Robyn.
African Journal of Disability; 11 (), 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. In southern Africa albinism is common, about 1 in 4000 people are affecte...
Developmental Disabilities, Albinism, Health, Albinism, Oculocutaneous, Psychology, Genetics, Epidemiology
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