Osteogenesis imperfecta type III in South Africa: Psychosocial challenges
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2016Author
Stephen, Lawrence X.G.S.
Roberts, Tina
van Hayden, E.
Chetty, M.
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Individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta type III (OI III) are severely physically disabled due to frequent fracturing. Their disability poses
numerous barriers that challenge their social development. Despite these limitations, several affected persons are able to rise above these
problems and achieve success in their personal and professional life. This outcome is directly relevant to their psychosocial development.
The achievements of five individuals with OI III living in Cape Town are highlighted in this article, as well as the challenges that they
have experienced and continue to experience in their daily lives. The authors intend to promulgate understanding of the psychosocial
circumstances of affected persons, thereby facilitating the deployment of appropriate efforts and resources to address these challenges.