Attitudes to infant circumcision

Routine circumcision in Manitoba has decreased from 56% to 50%. To determine adult patients' attitudes towards circumcision, the authors interviewed a random sample of patients presenting at a family practice unit. Of 242 respondents, 78% favored circumcision, primarily because of cleanliness,...

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Published in:Canadian family physician 1980-02, Vol.26, p.271-272
Main Authors: Reynolds, J L, Szul, J M
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Routine circumcision in Manitoba has decreased from 56% to 50%. To determine adult patients' attitudes towards circumcision, the authors interviewed a random sample of patients presenting at a family practice unit. Of 242 respondents, 78% favored circumcision, primarily because of cleanliness, family precedent and improved sexual function. They suggest better education of patients to dispel misconceptions.
ISSN:0008-350X
1715-5258