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Table 2 SPF preparations used by pupils with OCA

From: Lack of adequate sun protection for children with oculocutaneous albinism in South Africa

Participants

Pupils using commercial or

SPF preparations provided by

regional hospitals*

Pupils using government

sponsored SPF15 creams

40 female

15 (37.5%)

6 (15%)

50 male

19 (38.0%)

5 (10%)

90

34 (37.8%)

11 (12.2%)

  1. * A government sponsored generic SPF15 cream was provided free of charge, collected on a 3 monthly basis from regional hospitals