Table 2 Results of the survey (n= 558)
Questions | Response, n (%) |
|---|---|
What do you think about circumcision? (multiple choice) | |
Health beneficial | 508 (91.0) |
Dangerous | 128 (22.9) |
Painful | 242 (43.4) |
Enhances sexual function | 326 (58.4) |
Necessary | 190 (34.1) |
Do you agree to EIMC? | |
Yes | 192 (34.4) |
No | 366 (65.6) |
If agreeing to EIMC, who has the final say? | |
Father | 128 (66.7) |
Mather | 56 (29.2) |
Others | 8 (4.1) |
Reasons for agreeing to EIMC | |
Religion | 2 (1.0) |
Mother’s choice | 12 (6.3) |
Father’s choice | 11 (5.7) |
Doctor’s advice | 61 (31.8) |
For health | 105 (54.7) |
Enhances sexual function | 1 (0.5) |
Reasons for not agreeing to EIMC | |
Pain | 185 (50.5) |
Risky | 86 (23.5) |
Bad cosmetics | 41 (11.2) |
Other | 54 (14.8) |
Have you had ever considered circumcising your son in the future? | |
Yes | 200 (35.8) |
No | 358 (64.2) |
Best age for childhood circumcision | |
Neonatal period | 14 (7.0) |
1 month −1 year | 52 (26.0) |
1-3 years | 40 (20.0) |
3-5 years | 26 (13.0) |
> 5 years | 68 (34.0) |
Are you in agreement regarding EIMC? | |
Yes | 338 (60.6) |
No | 50 (9.0) |
One parent was not involved | 170 (30.5) |
Where did you get information on circumcision? | |
Medical workers | 228 (40.8) |
Online or other media | 194 (34.7) |
Others | 136 (24.5) |
Have you had ever consulted medical workers for your son’s circumcision? | |
Yes | 124 (22.2) |
No | 434 (77.8) |
Do you think that medical workers have given you sufficient information regarding circumcision? | |
Yes | 178 (31.9) |
No | 380 (68.1) |
Do the medical workers respect your decision regarding circumcision? | |
Yes | 500 (89.6) |
No | 58 (10.4) |
Do you desire information on the effect of circumcision on health? | |
Yes | 470 (84.2) |
No | 88 (15.8) |