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Scripta Instituti Donneriani Aboensis, 2011 Female circumcision is a tradition that is widespread and not restricted to predominantly Muslim countries. It is prevalent among all religious groups in many parts of Africa and Western Asia, whether they are Coptic Christians, Ethiopian Jews, or Arab ...
Jens Kutscher
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The Rite of Male Circumcision among the Muslim Population in the Western Balkans
, 2020 The article deals with the rite of circumcision among the Muslims in the Western Balkans, one of the most widespread ritual practices, held with some variations mostly at the age of 3 to 7.
A. Novik
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Opinions and Perceptions Regarding Traditional Male Circumcision With Related Deaths and Complications [PDF]
American Journal of Men's Health, 2017 The notion of manhood values is highly treasured and respected by various cultural groups practicing traditional male circumcision (TMC) in South Africa. This study was conducted at Libode, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The goals of this study were to (a) explore opinions and perceptions related to TMC among boys from 12 to 18 years of age, and (b ...
Mbuyiselo Douglas PhD +3 more
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Safe male circumcision in Botswana: Tension between traditional practices and biomedical marketing [PDF]
Global Public Health, 2015 Botswana has been running Safe Male Circumcision (SMC) since 2009 and has not yet met its target. Donors like the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Africa Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Partnership (funded by the Gates Foundation) in collaboration with Botswana's Ministry of Health have invested much to encourage HIV-negative men to circumcise.
Katisi, Masego, Daniel, Marguerite
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Traditional Male Circumcision in Uganda: A Qualitative Focus Group Discussion Analysis
PLoS ONE, 2012 The growing body of evidence attesting to the effectiveness of clinical male circumcision in the prevention of HIV/AIDS transmission is prompting the majority of sub-Saharan African governments to move towards the adoption of voluntary medical male circumcision (VMMC).
Amir Sabet Sarvestani +3 more
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POLICY SHORTCOMINGS AFFECTING TRADITIONAL MALE CIRCUMCISION (TMC) IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Social Work, 2019 The study took the form of a qualitative empirical case study in order to carry out a critical analysis of the shortcomings of existing policy pertaining to traditional male circumcision (TMC) in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. Interview guides were developed to conduct in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 28 participants ...
Nomngcoyiya, Thanduxolo +1 more
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Reported Male Circumcision Practices in a Muslim-Majority Setting
BioMed Research International, 2017 Introduction. Male circumcision is a recommended practice in Muslim tradition. It is important to ensure that this procedure is performed as safely as possible in these communities. Methods.
Abdul Wahid Anwer +3 more
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QUAERENS Journal of Theology and Christianity StudiesMale circumcision is often practiced across the world for a variety of reasons including health, medical necessity, beauty, tradition, or religion. Jews have practiced male circumcision since Abraham's time and continue until now.
Yusak Tanasyah, B. Putrawan
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Behaviours of traditional male circumcision initiates of Cala and Mdantsane, South Africa
Inkanyiso, 2022 This article focuses on the exploration of behavioural deficits that are manifested by the traditional male circumcision (TMC) initiates of the contemporary epoch. A qualitative research approach amid an exploratory and descriptive design followed by interpretivism paradigm was applied.
Aphiwe Mpateni, Simon Murote Kang’ethe
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Andrology, EarlyView.Abstract Background The stretched penile length is recognized as the most reliable measure of true penile size, this fact is not widely acknowledged, and societal myths often associate penile length with other anthropometric measurements. While markers of prenatal androgen exposure, such as anogenital distance and the second‐to‐fourth digit ratio (2D ...
Coşkun Kaya +5 more
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