Do users of skin-lightening products recognize their consequences? A socio-anthropological study on awareness of skin depigmentation consequences among female users in Burkina Faso
- Health Care For Women International , 46 : 565-584
Résumé
Abstract Skin depigmentation’s sociocultural and health impacts are widely studied. This socio-anthropological study in Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso, involving 46 women, explores their awareness of both positive and negative effects of skin-lightening products. Ethical standards guided the research, which included a literature review and in-depth interviews. Users recognize benefits like improved self-esteem and social status, alongside health risks like skin diseases and sun sensitivity. The decision to use these products reflects a thoughtful balance of personal, social, and economic benefits against potential health risks, indicating a nuanced understanding of skin depigmentation’s impacts.
Mots-clés
skin whitening products, depigmentation, women's health, self-esteem, social status, skin diseases, sun sensitivity, purchase decision, sociocultural factors, Burkina Faso