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J Health Psychol2025;30(5):1120-1135.April 1, 2025Journal Article

The experience of living with vitiligo in Nigeria: A participatory Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis.

Nick Taylor1,2, Ogo Maduesesi3, Vasilis S Vasiliou4,5, Andrew R Thompson4,6
1The University of Sheffield, UK.
2Unmind, UK.
3Vitiligo Support and Awareness Foundation, Nigeria.
4Cardiff University, Wales, UK.
5Royal Holloway, University of London.
6Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, Wales, UK.
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Abstract

Vitiligo is a visible depigmenting skin condition, particularly noticeable on Black skin. There is widespread misunderstanding of the condition. Using a participatory form of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA), we conducted eight semi-structured interviews with Nigerians living with vitiligo. Participants described their initial attempts to understand the condition, which typically dre…

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