title: [Cutaneous depigmentation in black female population for cosmetic purposes: results of a KAP survey conducted in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Cutaneous depigmentation for cosmeticis purposes is a widespread practice among black African women. It has many complications that have been well documented for decades. However, the reasons of practitioners are not well known. The aim of our study was to understand the motivating reasons of these women in order to conduct a communication campaign for behavior change.
  
  
  METHODS
  We performed a cross-sectional KAP survey (Knowledge/Attitudes/Practices) at the Dermatology Department of the University Hospital of Treichville (Abidjan) Data were analyzed using Epi Info 3.5.1. and 6.04 software.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Practitioners were mostly young urban single, literate and professionally active women (20-40 years). Cutaneous depigmentation and its consequences were known to women, however, they thought that women with the lightest complexion were more attractive. They were influenced by media and friends. The most frequently observed complications were exogenous ochronosis and stretch marks. The local means of communication remained what essentially sustained the information needs of these women, because they help them to change their behavior.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The development of local communication strategies for behavior change seems necessary to stop the phenomenon of cutaneous depigmentation for cosmetic purposes in black female population in Abidjan.
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Sarah
authors: S
authors: Kourouma
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Ildevert Patrice
authors: IP
authors: Gbery
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Mamadou
authors: M
authors: Kaloga
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Elidjé Joseph
authors: EJ
authors: Ecra
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Abdoulaye
authors: A
authors: Sangaré
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Isidore Yao
authors: IY
authors: Kouassi
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Komenan
authors: K
authors: Kassi
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Alexandre Kouamé
authors: AK
authors: Kouassi
authors: Centre de Dermatologie du CHU de Treichville d'Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
authors: Pauline Yao
authors: PY
authors: Yoboué
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D044383:Black People / Q000523:psychology*; D003142:Communication; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D007560:Cote d'Ivoire; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D015438:Health Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D009042:Motivation; D062327:Skin Lightening Preparations / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D012880:Skin Pigmentation / Q000187:drug effects*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D062327:Skin Lightening Preparations
keywords: Cutaneous depigmentation for cosmetic purposes; black woman; complications; motivation