Men undergoing medical circumcision at a community health centre: Knowledge and attitudes

Hygiene emerged as the primary reason for seeking MMC, contrasting with other studies where cultural and religious factors were more common. Despite significant knowledge levels regarding MMC's health benefits, the overall attitudes towards the procedure were predominantly negative.Contribution: The study highlights a unique factor influencing the decision to undergo MMC in a community health setting and awareness of its health benefits.

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South African Family Practice
Published
2025-03-21
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https://doi.org/10.4102/safp.v67i1.6010
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Genital Health and Disease
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Men undergoing medical circumcision at a community health centre: Knowledge and attitudes

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Men undergoing medical circumcision at a community health centre: Knowledge and attitudes

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Abstract

Hygiene emerged as the primary reason for seeking MMC, contrasting with other studies where cultural and religious factors were more common. Despite significant knowledge levels regarding MMC's health benefits, the overall attitudes towards the procedure were predominantly negative.Contribution: The study highlights a unique factor influencing the decision to undergo MMC in a community health setting and awareness of its health benefits.

South African Family PracticeVol. 67(1)
Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
Good health and well-being
Openalex Percentile: Top 89%
Genital Health and Disease
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