Patricia Lund
Biographic Data
| ID | 233981 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patricia Lund |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patricia |
| FAMILY NAME | Lund |
| SIGNATURE | LUND P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Coventry University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 39 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 8 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 1980 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Children with albinism in African regions
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 extremely sensitive to the damaging effect of the sun on their skin. Aside from the health implications of oculocutaneous albinism, there are also significant sociocultural risks. The impacts of …
The Role of African Fiction in Educating about Albinism and Human Rights
As well as the practical problems associated with living with albinism in sub-Saharan Africa, many people face stigmatization and ostracism because of the beliefs and misconceptions surrounding this genetic condition. The interest here is in how fiction contributes to understandings and raises awareness of the human rights of people with albinism in Africa. Jenny Robson’s Because Pula Means Rain (1998) and Ben Hanson’s Takadini (1997) are aimed a…
Identifying strategies to enhance the educational inclusion of visually impaired children with albinism in Malawi
The myths surrounding people with albinism in South Africa and Zimbabwe
The myths associated with albinism in South Africa and Zimbabwe have a profound influence on the lives of people with the condition, from the moment of their birth until their death. The beliefs and superstitions surrounding the condition affect family life and interfere with access to education, employment and marriage. Drawing on a common interest in albinism, specialist research interests, and recent multi-disciplinary studies and research car…
Lack of adequate sun protection for children with oculocutaneous albinism in South Africa
Children with albinism living away from home in rural areas appear to have inadequate sun protection strategies. Changes in health policy could address these deficiencies. We recommend providing more detailed health care information, giving advice on appropriate styles of hat to wear and how to assess commercial SPF products. Health promotional material should also be evaluated to determine its effectiveness among user groups
Oculocutaneous albinism in a rural community of South Africa
Oculocutaneous albinism type II (OCA2), the most common form of albinism worldwide, is prevalent throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The hypopigmentory phenotype distinguishes affected individuals as 'different' in a black population, resulting in problems of social acceptance and integration. Health issues include constant, lifelong sun-induced skin damage and poor vision. This study determined the frequency and distribution of albinism among the Vha…
Oculocutaneous albinism in southern Africa
BACKGROUND: People with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) have reduced levels of melanin in their hair, skin and eyes, with associated visual impairment and extreme sun sensitivity requiring lifelong monitoring. This genetic condition is surrounded by myth, superstition and fear in Africa, where affected individuals and their families may be rejected, shunned and excluded from their community. OBJECTIVE: This review reports population studies in sout…
Hospital Variations in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Data from the tumor abstracts of 25,535 female breast cancer patients in California were analyzed to measure hospital differences in the rates of metastatic disease at diagnosis. For white patients the metastatic rates varied from 38 to 68 per cent as hospital affiliation varied, and for blacks they ranged from 48 to 76 per cent. Tests for normality showed that the distribution of rates for white patients in private facilities was not merely due …
The myths surrounding people with albinism in South Africa and Zimbabwe
The myths associated with albinism in South Africa and Zimbabwe have a profound influence on the lives of people with the condition, from the moment of their birth until their death. The beliefs and superstitions surrounding the condition affect family life and interfere with access to education, employment and marriage. Drawing on a common interest in albinism, specialist research interests, and recent multi-disciplinary studies and research car…
Identifying strategies to enhance the educational inclusion of visually impaired children with albinism in Malawi
Hospital Variations in Metastatic Breast Cancer
Data from the tumor abstracts of 25,535 female breast cancer patients in California were analyzed to measure hospital differences in the rates of metastatic disease at diagnosis. For white patients the metastatic rates varied from 38 to 68 per cent as hospital affiliation varied, and for blacks they ranged from 48 to 76 per cent. Tests for normality showed that the distribution of rates for white patients in private facilities was not merely due …
Oculocutaneous albinism in southern Africa
BACKGROUND: People with oculocutaneous albinism (OCA) have reduced levels of melanin in their hair, skin and eyes, with associated visual impairment and extreme sun sensitivity requiring lifelong monitoring. This genetic condition is surrounded by myth, superstition and fear in Africa, where affected individuals and their families may be rejected, shunned and excluded from their community. OBJECTIVE: This review reports population studies in sout…
Oculocutaneous albinism in a rural community of South Africa
Oculocutaneous albinism type II (OCA2), the most common form of albinism worldwide, is prevalent throughout sub-Saharan Africa. The hypopigmentory phenotype distinguishes affected individuals as 'different' in a black population, resulting in problems of social acceptance and integration. Health issues include constant, lifelong sun-induced skin damage and poor vision. This study determined the frequency and distribution of albinism among the Vha…
Lack of adequate sun protection for children with oculocutaneous albinism in South Africa
Children with albinism living away from home in rural areas appear to have inadequate sun protection strategies. Changes in health policy could address these deficiencies. We recommend providing more detailed health care information, giving advice on appropriate styles of hat to wear and how to assess commercial SPF products. Health promotional material should also be evaluated to determine its effectiveness among user groups
The myths surrounding people with albinism in South Africa and Zimbabwe
The myths associated with albinism in South Africa and Zimbabwe have a profound influence on the lives of people with the condition, from the moment of their birth until their death. The beliefs and superstitions surrounding the condition affect family life and interfere with access to education, employment and marriage. Drawing on a common interest in albinism, specialist research interests, and recent multi-disciplinary studies and research car…
Identifying strategies to enhance the educational inclusion of visually impaired children with albinism in Malawi
The Role of African Fiction in Educating about Albinism and Human Rights
As well as the practical problems associated with living with albinism in sub-Saharan Africa, many people face stigmatization and ostracism because of the beliefs and misconceptions surrounding this genetic condition. The interest here is in how fiction contributes to understandings and raises awareness of the human rights of people with albinism in Africa. Jenny Robson’s Because Pula Means Rain (1998) and Ben Hanson’s Takadini (1997) are aimed a…
Children with albinism in African regions
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 extremely sensitive to the damaging effect of the sun on their skin. Aside from the health implications of oculocutaneous albinism, there are also significant sociocultural risks. The impacts of …
Albinism (7 works) · Biology (5 works) · Genetics (5 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Oculocutaneous albinism (5 works) · melanin and skin pigmentation (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works) · Optometry (3 works) · African Sexualities and LGBTQ+ Issues (2 works)