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However, research on this group in Ghana remains limited.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Purpose<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To explore the lived experiences of PWA regarding climate change knowledge, impact and adaptation strategies in the Sekondi\u2010Takoradi Metropolis (STM).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Data were collected from 17 PWA in the STM, using a five\u2010item interview guide and analysed through constitutive phenomenological analysis. Recruitment and data collection occurred between 10 June 2021 and 27 August 2023.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>We found that PWA in STM possess inadequate knowledge regarding climate change, self\u2010reported eye and skin conditions and utilize insufficient protection and adaptation strategies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although PWA in STM adopt various strategies to cope with climate change effects, these are insufficient for their full protection. The social welfare department should register these individuals to ensure they benefit from government and NGO support. Future research should adopt quantitative approaches and extend this study nationwide.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1002\/puh2.70291","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2026,6,2]],"date-time":"2026-06-02T08:17:36Z","timestamp":1780388256000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1002\/crossmark_policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":0,"title":["A Phenomenological Analysis of Knowledge, Impact and Coping Strategies to Climate Change: Experiences of Persons With Albinism"],"prefix":"10.1002","volume":"5","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0001-7879-3459","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Botha Nkosi","family":"Nkosi","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) University of Cape Coast  Cape Coast Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-4349-1896","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Segbedzi Cynthia","family":"Esinam","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER) University of Cape Coast  Cape Coast Ghana"}],"role":[{"vocabulary":"crossref","role":"author"}]},{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0009-0005-1253-9649","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Atsu Fortune","family":"Selase","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[{"name":"E. 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