Abstract:
People with Albinism are vulnerable to sunburn and skin cancer because of the reduction or
absence of melanin in the body. The aim of the research was to analyze the factors that affect
persons with Albinism access to sunscreens. The study took a form of a cross-sectional design
and it was conducted in Moshi Municipality. Simple random sampling was used to select the
population of 79 people with Albinism who belong to Moshi Municipality. This study collected
both primary and secondary data whereas household survey using self-administered
questionnaire was used. Data were analysed using descriptive analysis where frequencies and
percentages were calculated and interpreted. Moreover, multiple regression analysis was
applied to analyse the factors affecting PWA access to sunscreeens. The study revealed that
PWA are aware of sunscreen and they are knowledgeable about the methods used to protect skin
from harmful sunrays. Furthermore, distance was revealed to be one among social factor that
affect persons with Albinism access to sunscreen but to those who live beyond Moshi
Municipal. On the other hand, income and price significantly affect persons with Albinism on
access to sunscreen. The study concluded that, people with Albinism are aware of the need to
protect themselves from the effects sunrays and are knowledgeable on the methods of
protection, whereas travel distance, income and price of sunscreen were the main factors that
affect persons with Albinism access to sunscreen. The study recommended that, government
should provide the sunscreen products for free or lower the price so that sunscreens would be
accessible to persons with Albinism. Moreover, it was recommended that distribution centres
should be located near residential areas of persons with Albinism
