The consideration of socioeconomic determinants in prevention of traditional male circumcision deaths and complications
SOURCE: American Journal of Men's Health
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Douglas, C.Hongoro
KEYWORDS: BEREAVEMENT, CIRCUMCISION, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE, MEN, SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9115
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/9538
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/9538
OUTPUT TYPE: Journal Article
PUBLICATION YEAR: 2016
TITLE AUTHOR(S): M.Douglas, C.Hongoro
KEYWORDS: BEREAVEMENT, CIRCUMCISION, EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE, MEN, SOCIO-CULTURAL PRACTICES
Print: HSRC Library: shelf number 9115
HANDLE: 20.500.11910/9538
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11910/9538
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Abstract
The responsiveness to socioeconomic determinants is perceived as highly crucial in preventing the high mortality and morbidity rates of traditional male circumcision initiates in the Eastern Cape, a province in South Africa. The study sought to describe social determinants and explore economic determinants related to traditional circumcision of boys from 12 to 18 years of age in Libode rural communities in Eastern Cape Province. From the results of a descriptive cross-sectional survey (n = 1,036), 956 (92.2%) boys preferred traditional male circumcision because of associated social determinants which included the variables for the attainment of social manhood values and benefits; 403 (38.9%) wanted to attain community respect; 347 (33.5%) wanted the accepted traditional male circumcision for hygienic purposes. The findings from the exploratory focus group discussions were revolving around variables associated with poverty, unemployment, and illegal actions to gain money. The three negative economic determinants were yielded as themes: (a) commercialization and profit making, (b) poverty and unemployment, (c) taking health risk for cheaper practices, and the last theme was the (d) actions suggested to prevent the problem. The study concluded with discussion and recommendations based on a developed strategic circumcision health promotion program which is considerate of socioeconomic determinants.-
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