Reactions to and explanations for the birth of a baby with albinism: a qualitative study in Busoga, Uganda.

Objectives: Babies born with the genetic condition albinism lack pigment in their hair, skin and eyes due to compromised melanin production. This leads to poor vision and the risk of early death due to skin cancer. In Uganda, one of the least developed countries in the world, their lack of pigmentation makes them very different in appearance within their communities.