Prevalence of use of skin lightening agents amongst University of Benin undergraduates in Benin City, Nigeria

Ofili, AN; Eze, Emeka; An, Onunu

doi:10.4314/nmp.v49i1.28789

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“…Even though, about 56.0% as opposed to 38.5% of the respondents think that fair complexion of the skin is a factor for beauty, they don't think that it attracts more suitors (57.1%) or attract better treatment from others (50.0%). This agrees with findings in other studies in which lighter skin is associated superior qualities of beauty, influence and power [7] [14]. Few (34.1%) of the respondents think fairness of the skin may attract better treatment from others.…”

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“…It gets deposited in tissues like skin, nervous systems, kidneys and lungs to cause dangerous health related conditions such as darkness of nails and skin, Kidney and neurological damage, inflammation of the lungs and stomach discomfort [7].…”

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“…The physical features such as skin color, hair color and straightness are believed to be part of beauty and attractiveness. There is attitude of some that fairness of skin is associated with intelligence, purity, power and success [7]. In South Asian region there was perception that skin color of the white race that were the colonizers was superior to the darker skin color [15].…”

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“…A study conducted in Edo, a state in south-south of Nigeria revealed that 71% of females and 52% males actually use skin lightening agents [6]. Practice of skin whitening is also common in other parts of the world such as Middle East and India [7]. The culture of skin whitening is intertwined with personal identity, self-image and racial supremacy [8].…”

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Skin Whitening among Female University Students in Northeastern Nigeria

Amodu¹,

Bolori²,

Ahmad³

et al. 2018

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Introduction: Skin whitening is the act of brightening the skin complexion by using substances that are applied on the skin or administered into the body by other means. The use of skin whitening agents has its drawback in terms of causing harmful effects such as skin disorders like depigmentation, rashes, pimples, discolorations, kidney damaged, cancers, neurological and psychiatric disorders depending on how the agents for skin whitening are used. Objective: The paper examines the knowledge, attitude and practice of skin whitening by university female students in north eastern Nigeria, where some dark skinned women in particular tend to bleach their skin. Method: A cross sectional descriptive study. Results: The awareness level of the students about skin whitening agents and their harmful effects was found to be high among the students and little below, half of them are already users of such agents mainly for beautification. Few of them think the use of skin whitening agents can be addictive and lead to social stigma but they don't believe that the use of such agents should be restricted to medical only. Conclusion: Majority of the female students in the Universities in north-eastern Nigeria bleach their skin with dangerous chemical agents meant for other reasons mainly to attract the opposite sex despite having high knowledge of the harmful effects. Government is highly recommended to take the necessary steps to curtail such menace.

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confidence: 91%

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confidence: 99%

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Skin Whitening among Female University Students in Northeastern Nigeria

Amodu¹,

Bolori²,

Ahmad³

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“…The study reported the prevalence of skin lightening among female undergraduate medical students of the Niger Delta University as 40.9%. This is higher than the global and African prevalence reported by Sagoe et al 7 (27.7% and 27.1%) respectively, exactly same as that reported in Ghana (40.9%) 8 but lower than the prevalence of 64.9% among Nigerian undergraduates of University of Benin 15 and the 77.3% among Nigerian traders. 10 This is also lower than the prevalence rate of 52.2% obtained in a study by Yusuf et al among health science students in Somaliland.…”

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Prevalence, determinants and perception of use of skin lightening products among female medical undergraduates in Nigeria

Egbi

Kasia

2021

Skin Health and Disease

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Background: Skin Lightening Products (SLP) are common in Africa especially in Nigeria. Adverse effects from these products present a public health concern. Data on the use of these products among medical students is scanty. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, determinants and perception of use of SLP among female undergraduate medical students in Nigeria. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among female medical students selected by convenient sampling. An on-line survey was done with google forms using a semi-structured self-administered questionnaire containing participants' biodata, history, pattern and perception of use of SLP. Data was analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics 20.0. Results: A total of 110 respondents completed the study with over half (62; 56.4%) of them ranging between 20 and 24 years of age. The prevalence of SLP use was 45/110(40.9%) with facial cleansers being the commonest product used [23/45(51.1%)]. Over 80% of participants knew SLP could cause adverse effects with 'skin irritation' being the most identified [71/110 (64.5%)]. Although most (80%) respondents did not think that light skin was superior to dark skin, 'removal of discoloration/dark spots' (40%) and 'cosmetic reasons' (37.8%) were the commonest reasons for use. Determinants of use of SLP were light skin color (OR 3.8,, history of use among relatives (OR 3.3,) and awareness of adverse effects (OR 3.3, 1.129-9.740). Conclusion:The prevalence of use of SLP was quite high among the respondents and was predicted by 'skin color', 'use among relatives' and 'awareness of adverse effects'. Education of the general public on their adverse effects is paramount to avoid harmful use.

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Demystifying Skin Color and “Race”

Cheng

2008

Racism in the 21st Century

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Prevalence of use of skin lightening agents amongst University of Benin undergraduates in Benin City, Nigeria

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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Skin Whitening among Female University Students in Northeastern Nigeria

Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Skin Whitening among Female University Students in Northeastern Nigeria

Prevalence, determinants and perception of use of skin lightening products among female medical undergraduates in Nigeria

Demystifying Skin Color and “Race”

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