Prevalence and motivation factors of bleaching practices among female university students in Mogadishu, Somalia
The study reveals a high prevalence of skin bleaching practices among female university students despite widespread awareness. Media and peer influence play a major role, and many participants reported adverse skin effects. Monthly income emerged as the key factor associated with skin bleaching, underscoring the need for targeted public health education and interventions.
Authors
- Shafie Abdirahman Dirie
- Ahmed Mohamed Dirie
- Iqro Mohamed Isse
- Deqo Ali Yacqub
- Nur Rashid Ahmed
- Zahra Abdi Dahir
- Kassim Abdi Jimale
- Sayidahmed Abdirahim Sayid
- Maido Farhan Ali
Institutions
- Jamhuriya University of Science and Technology (SO)
- Salaam University
Publication Details
- Journal
- SAGE Open Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121261426851
- Primary Topic
- Dyeing and Modifying Textile Fibers
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00